47 community ratings

B9

Name: B9
Brand: Bond No. 9

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10

Community score
47 ratings

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Bond No. 9 B9 is a unisex scent that opens with citrus notes and saffron, moves through orchid, jasmine and oud, and keeps its fresh and spicy sides together.

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How does it perform?

From 61 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

79% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Citrus notes Saffron

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orchid Jasmine Oud

Gardenia leaf

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Amber Sandalwood Musk Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does B9 smell like?

Citrus notes and saffron give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, orchid, jasmine, gardenia leaf and oud strike a floral and woody balance. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss settles it onto a sweet, resinous, oriental ground.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer the least chosen. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also suits daily and business wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Anthem and Black Gold have a close profile.