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colcupapor – :
Caution ! If I would have went by first impression this would be a completely different review. So what I’m saying is that YES it is true what others say that once you spray this it’s best to shake the bottle and then let this sit for 3-4 weeks as what you get from the first time you spray this is a completely different smell than what you get after the scent settles. (The first time I sprayed this it smelled like old paint,BO with a hint of Bleeker Street.lol)
However, once this settles it still opens a tad bit harsh with that paint like smell but it quickly subsided and isn’t as noticeable and what your left with after it dries down is a beautiful,fresh,fruity scent that’s also green and aromatic with a very nice touch of suede and vanilla in the background ! This stays pretty linear but in the drydown you do get more vanilla which I love !
Idk why but this scent reminds me of being around a real Christmas tree while someone is baking sugar cookies.lol. Sounds weird but I mean that in a very appealing way !
So this is supposed to smell like Bleeker Street but it more so resembles the older batches of Purple Label as the blackberry note really popped and was very rich and smooth in the drydown just like Emerald Street. Which is great because I currently own a newer batch of Purple Label and unfortunately it’s been watered down and is more musky than smooth these days.
Out of Bleeker Street,Purple Label and Emerald Street I honestly prefer Emerald Street but if you would go by the older formulation of Purple Label I’d easily pick Purple Label
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Performance—this lasted me 5-7 hours but only had average projection. With this type of scent I’d want it more for going out to dinner,holiday parties and things like that so for the occasions I’d wear it the performance is perfect.
Overall rating —8 out of 10 ! Amazing scent and the vanilla in the drydown is my favorite part. However this doesn’t get a perfect score as I have to let this drydown for 30-45 minutes before I feel 100% comfortable going out and also because you have to let the bottle settle before you get that Bleeker Street vibe.
Lixfriquequit – :
It took two tries, but this one finally lit up and sent me running back to the web site to buy a full bottle after only having tried samples.
The first sampler was in a malfunctioning sprayer. I could barely depress the nozzle, even using my thumb. I removed the sprayer and pumped it several times to clear it of air, but it just clogged up again. And the juice reeked of bitter alcohol.
Months later after I kept seeing people giving glowing reviews, I decided to try another sampler. This one worked, but it still kind of reeked of bitter alcohol — at least in the initial opening. Once it dried down a bit I started to catch whiffs of the violet leaf and blueberry, so it seemed like there might be some hope!
I let the juice sit for about three weeks because I’d heard that Alexandria stuff typically needs about a month of rest time to blend with itself, and when I tried Emerald Street again after that, it was perfect. Maybe just the slightest, briefest whiff of something bitter, but overtaken right away by the violets and berries.
I sprayed it on that morning, and when I came to the kitchen for breakfast 15 minutes later my wife immediately said “What are you wearing? It smells amazing!”
Now I have a full bottle. The original Bleecker Street has some slight differences in the opening, but past the first 10 minutes there’s no difference, and Emerald Street has slightly better staying power. Usually it lasts more than 8 hours on my skin, unless I’ve been out in the sun sweating.
Lakkalkisysew – :
This is by far the best Bleecker clone I’ve ever tried; and I’ve tried a few.
After trying 20+ Alexandria frags, this is one of the few full bottles I picked up.
Lasts all day on clothes, and smells super fresh the whole time.
The previous clones I tried all opened okay, but ultimately lost the tune somewhere down the line. But this one has that Bleecker energy the whole way through.
alexus2309 – :
This is a clone of a clone. I own RL purple,Bleeker and emerald street. This Alexandria fragrance is amazing. Green and fruity with a touch of musk. Longevity is amazing but I cant help but thinking the original Purple label is still the best of the 3. All in all you cant go wrong with any of the 3. Highly recommended.
Xeroxdhdom – :
Emerald Street…woah. You hear “such-n-such season in a bottle” all the time in the fragcom. But Emerald Street IS “Spring In A Bottle”.
Lush violet mixed with blueberry on top is so fresh and clean. It’s like laying down in a freshly cut lawn at a golf course. It’s a lush, refreshing smell. Like a car freshener for people.
And that lushness stays through the life of the fragrance. I just wore it 9+ hours and it’s still that beautiful, invigorating “green” smell. Yes, the longevity is on beast mode.
I never smelled Bond No. 9 Bleecker St. but if that is anything close to Emerald Street, I can see why it’s so admired. Another magical scent from Alexandria Fragrances and a must have for this spring/summer.
9.5 out of 10
stepan222 – :
I really like Emerald Street and after comparing it to Bond No 9 Bleecker Street I’d say that Alexandria has done an excellent job of matching this one. I agree with the previous reviewer that Emerald opens stronger and performs much better for me as well. The scent is a nice spring and summertime scent with a hint of blueberry in the open. If anything I would have preferred that Alexandria amp up the blueberry in their version because that isn’t a note that you see very much and it makes Emerald/Bleecker more unique because of that.
yulya_13 – :
Emerald Street is my 4th up and coming Alexandria Fragrance! For starters, I have never smelt the original Bond No 9 Bleeker Street. Most reviews I have read describe this as spring in a bottle. For me, the interesting aspect is the use of blueberry and caramel. I do like my gourmands, but I am glad this is not the case. I like subtle sweetness which I expect to get from this clone. The blueberry note was the first thing that caught my eye. I have never smelt nor owned a blueberry fragrance.
Initial impression of the notes, made me think of Creed’s Green Irish Tweed due to the violet leaf, but I’m glad it doesn’t have similarities otherwise I wouldn’t own this. I’m rambling for the excitement that I can’t wait to smell this! Spring is right around the corner, and I think I picked the perfect opportunity to try this one out. When I receive my bottle I will update this review!
EDIT:
So, I have Emerald Street in my possession! This one, is interesting! Initial opening I get a slight blueberry note, but I mainly get violet leaf with this, and it throws me off a tad because I know that there is something I’ve smelt that is also violet leaf dominant… Creed’s Green Irish Tweed! Not exact, but a similar vibe. This one will need a few more wearings as opposed to one single spray, but I like it. A very clean fragrance and without smelling Bond’s take, I’d say this one is a a winner. It is quite beastly. Longevity is very good and silage is a lot better than I expected. I’m hoping to get some caramel in this one, as that is what partially drew me into this scent.
REVCOM – :
Emerald Street vs. Bleecker Street. These two are 100% in their openings with the Emerald Street having better projection. In the drydown they move away from each other slightly, I’d say about 98% in the drydown. The Emerald Street is definitely stronger, darker, and I feel a more masculine fragrance. The Bleecker Street is a tad sweeter and sits closer to the skin. As far as longevity, Emerald Street was a clear winner. On the skin I got an easy 6-8 hours. On the tester strip 3 days later it is still very noticeable… the Bleecker Street is completely gone. Lastly, my female co-workers chose Emerald Street 18 out of 20 times.
Overall, the clear WINNER imo is Emerald Street. Definitely bottle worthy.