What Is Intelligent Neon a Dupe Of?

Intelligent Neon is a clone of Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street, with a twist. We rate the similarity at 80%. Think of it as a different take on that green, fruity, woody idea, with enough changes that we'd compare the details before choosing a bottle.

The Bleecker Street connection

Both fragrances list violet leaf, blueberry and thyme, along with cedar and jasmine. Oakmoss, patchouli and amber also appear in both bases. That combination gives the pairing more substance than simply putting two fruity fragrances together.

The arrangement is a little different. Bleecker Street places violet leaf, blueberry, cassis and thyme in its opening, followed by cedar, jasmine and cinnamon. Neon puts violet leaf and blueberry beside aldehydes, bergamot and lime, then moves thyme into the heart with jasmine, cedar and clary sage.

How Neon takes its own route

Neon's base lists driftwood, sandalwood and musk alongside the shared oakmoss, patchouli and amber. Bleecker Street's profile includes suede, vanilla and caramel instead. Those are useful differences to have in mind when you compare the green fruit and the warmer ingredients underneath it.

Neon keeps the recognizable Bleecker Street idea, but our 80% rating leaves plenty of room for its own character. It makes sense if you want that general style and are happy with a variation on it. We'd sample both if you're trying to decide how much those differences matter to you.

Is Neon the right alternative?

Look at Neon if you enjoy the blueberry, violet leaf and woody side of Bleecker Street and are open to a variation on it. If Bleecker Street's suede and sweet base are your main reason for wearing it, compare that part carefully.

The Neon product page and Bleecker Street page have their profiles and current buying options.