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Bond No. 9

Chinatown (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard

2005UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10
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Bond No. 9 Chinatown Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sweetens a creamy floral core of tuberose and gardenia with cardamom and spicy notes.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 322 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Chinatown (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Tuberose and gardenia lead, while peach blossom and peony add a soft, fruity edge to the florals. Cardamom and spicy notes bring warmth, and woods with patchouli ground it in a woody, powdery base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and oriental.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen less often. Night outs and evenings come first, with leisure close behind. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Godet Divinité and Balenciaga Cristobal have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Spring
  • 25%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    13%

Least picked for the office.

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