Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe — cheaper alternatives

Bond No 9 Governors Island: released in 2018, amber, musky and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe?

The closest Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe we found is Fugazzi Angel Dust — 83% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Bond No 9 Governors Island dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Bond No 9 Governors IslandProjection
1Fugazzi Angel Dust83%about $80 (−72%)6h vs 6h5/10
2Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume78%about $150 (−47%)5h vs 6h6/10
3Prada Luna Rossa Black73%about $100 (−65%)6h vs 6h8/10
4Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water88%about $45 (−84%)6h vs 6h6/10
5Fugazzi Angel Dust Body Mist76%about $35 (−88%)4h vs 6h4/10
  1. Fugazzi Angel Dust — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar minimalist, skin-scent aesthetic that leans into soft musks and woody undertones reminiscent of the Bond No 9 profile.

    It shares its musky, powdery and amber accords with Bond No 9 Governors Island, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,515 community ratings.

  2. Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume — 78% scent match

    Focuses on the clean, ambroxan-heavy backbone found in Governors Island, offering a similarly minimalist and modern woody experience.

    It shares its amber, woody and musky accords with Bond No 9 Governors Island, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 15,100 community ratings.

  3. Prada Luna Rossa Black — 73% scent match

    Provides a darker, more resinous take on the woody-musky theme, echoing the balsamic and incense qualities of the reference.

    It shares its amber, musky and powdery accords with Bond No 9 Governors Island, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,783 community ratings.

  4. Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water — 88% scent match

    Captures the airy, mineral-forward character of Bond No 9 Governors Island with a similar focus on clean woods and subtle incense.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Bond No 9 Governors Island, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 18 community ratings.

  5. Fugazzi Angel Dust Body Mist — 76% scent match

    A lighter, more accessible version of the woody-musk profile that mirrors the clean, airy dry-down of the Bond No 9 scent.

    It shares its woody, amber and musky accords with Bond No 9 Governors Island, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 4 community ratings.

Which Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe is cheapest?

Fugazzi Angel Dust Body Mist, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Bond No 9 Governors Island.

Which Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe lasts longest?

Prada Luna Rossa Black, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Bond No 9 Governors Island.

Which Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe is closest to the original?

Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Bond No 9 Governors Island itself sells from $282.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fugazzi Angel Dust saves you about $295 a year against Bond No 9 Governors Island. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Bond No 9 Governors Island dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Prada Luna Rossa Black comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-06.