Shelter Island
Votes lean masculine
219 ratings
From your scent profile
Bond No. 9 Shelter Island is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with its aquatic and floral side balanced by spice and a woody base.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.
How does it perform?
From 203 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
82% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Shelter Island smell like?
It opens with citrus zest and black pepper, then white lily and algae add a cool, watery heart. The base of amber, myrrh, sandalwood, musk and oud settles it onto a warm, woody footing.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes lean somewhat masculine. Versace pour Homme and Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Him have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Citrus zest
- Black pepper
First hours
- White lily
- Algae
Towards evening
- Amber
- Myrrh
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Summer
- 40%Spring
- 16%Autumn
- 4%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Daytime27%
- Casual27%
- Office21%
- Nighttime9%
- Evening9%
- Sport8%
Smells like this
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46% matchVersace pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
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45% matchPure
Jil Sander · 2003
44% matchLanvin L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026