76 community ratings

New York Musk

2012UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.2/ 10

Community score
76 ratings

Bond No. 9 New York Musk is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of blackcurrant and grapefruit to a floral heart of green lily and osmanthus, drying down to musk and sandalwood.

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How does it perform?

From 78 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Blackcurrant Grapefruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Nutmeg

Green lily

Osmanthus

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Patchouli Musk Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Animal

What does New York Musk smell like?

Blackcurrant and grapefruit come first, giving a fruity, bright start. In the heart, nutmeg, green lily and osmanthus build a floral, green and lightly spicy middle. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and sandalwood settles the scent on a woody, powdery and earthy footing, with synthetic and animal accords sitting quietly behind.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. Bond No. 9 Off-Broadway and Maison Alhambra Luxe Bold have a close profile.