157 community ratings

New York Amber (Extrait de Parfum)

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
157 ratings

Bond No. 9 New York Amber Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy amber suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 137 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

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% 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

Amber Jasmine Sandalwood Saffron Osmanthus Benzoin Rose Musk Oud Nutmeg Bergamot White pepper Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous

What does New York Amber (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Some read it as masculine, others as feminine, which fits its unisex label. Bond No. 9 Harrods Amber and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.

As a whole, the scent rests on the resinous sweetness of amber and benzoin. Saffron, nutmeg and white pepper add spice, while jasmine, osmanthus and rose bring a soft floral side. Sandalwood, oud, myrrh and musk give it a woody, animalic depth.