Bond No. 9 TriBeCa is a modern New York gourmand, built around cacao, hazelnut and caramel over a soft jasmine and cedar heart. It is a favourite with anyone chasing a cosy, dessert-leaning scent, and it is priced like a luxury niche perfume: Harrods UK lists the limited-edition Swarovski crystal bottle at £460 for 100ml. That is exactly why so many people search for a TriBeCa dupe.
What does Bond No. 9 TriBeCa actually smell like?
- Top: cacao absolute, green hazelnut
- Heart: jasmine sambac absolute, cedarwood
- Base: ambroxan, moss, caramel
The overall effect is warm, chocolatey and nutty, with a creamy caramel drydown and a little woody lift so it never feels flat.
Why people look for a TriBeCa dupe
At several hundred pounds a bottle, TriBeCa is a big spend for a scent you might only wear on cooler evenings. A well-made alternative lets you enjoy the same gourmand, cacao-and-caramel mood for a fraction of the price, and lets you refill your collection without a second thought.
Introducing Soho Nights — Insp by Bond No. 9 Tribeca
Soho Nights is D&E's Extrait de Parfum take on the warm, sweet gourmand direction. It is priced from £14.99 for the 5ml sample bottle, with 15ml at £19.99, 30ml at £34.99 and the full 50ml at £44.95, plus a 12ml oil roller at £19.99. It suits autumn and winter evenings, date nights and anyone who loves a cosy, dessert-style fragrance. If you are unsure, start with the 5ml sample.
Being upfront about the comparison
No "inspired by" fragrance is an exact clone or replica of the original. Soho Nights is our own composition that aims for a similar warm gourmand mood. Differences in ingredients and concentration mean it will smell close in spirit, but not identical, and we would never claim otherwise.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait de Parfum, Soho Nights has a higher fragrance oil concentration, so it generally lasts well and sits close to the skin before settling into a soft sillage. Real-world performance varies with skin type, weather and how you apply it, so spraying onto moisturised skin helps.
The verdict
If you love the idea of a cacao, caramel and nutty gourmand but not the price tag, Soho Nights is a low-risk way to try the style. Grab the 5ml sample first and see how it wears on you.
Shop Soho Nights — Insp by Bond No. 9 Tribeca
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Bond No. 9 and TriBeCa are registered trademarks of their respective owner. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bond No. 9. "Soho Nights" is our own original composition, inspired by the popular gourmand fragrance family that TriBeCa helped define.