111 community ratings

So New York

Name: So New York
Brand: Bond No. 9

Perfumer: Laurent Le Guernec

2003WomenModern

7.0/ 10

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Bond No. 9 So New York is a floral, sweet women's scent that suits the milder seasons and leisure or evening plans, with a fresh side and a gourmand one sitting together.

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How does it perform?

From 88 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /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

Medium risk

68% 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

Osmanthus

Mirabelle plum

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Patchouli Lily of the valley

Espresso

Milk Peony

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cocoa powder

Precious woods Tonka bean

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does So New York smell like?

It opens fruity and fresh with osmanthus, mirabelle plum and bergamot. In the heart, peony and lily of the valley carry the floral side, while espresso, milk and patchouli add a gourmand, spicy depth. The base of cocoa powder, tonka bean and precious woods settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish.

Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some also find a masculine side. Roads Neon and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night for Her have a close profile.