200 community ratings

New York Oud

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
200 ratings

Bond No. 9 New York Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy oud scent for evenings and nights, leaning towards the cooler months, and it works as a unisex fragrance.

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How does it perform?

From 169 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /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

69% 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

Saffron Orange zest

Red plum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Oud Red rose Orris root Patchouli

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Honey Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does New York Oud smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It has been discontinued.

The top opens with saffron, orange zest and red plum, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, oud, red rose, orris root and patchouli build a floral, earthy body. The base of vetiver, honey and musk keeps it warm, resinous and woody. Its profile is close to Bond No. 9 Saks Beverly Hills Oud and Byredo Accord Oud.