Emper
Rock Street
Best Bond No.9 Lafayette Street Dupe
72% MatchInspired by $295 originalSave ~$260 (88%)
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy72%
Longevity4-6 hours
SillageModerate
You Save88% ($260)
The Scoop
Rock Street captures the fresh citrus opening and floral heart of Lafayette Street reasonably well, though the projection feels slightly softer. The base notes diverge noticeably, with Emper's sandalwood interpretation lacking the refined cedarwood complexity of the original, resulting in a somewhat flatter dry-down.
Key Differences
The clone mirrors the top and middle sections fairly closely but substitutes cedarwood with sandalwood in the base, creating a less sophisticated finish. Longevity and sillage are moderately reduced compared to the Bond No. 9 original.