106 community ratings

Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York

Name: Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York
Brand: Bond No. 9

Perfumer: Claude Dir

2009UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
106 ratings

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Bond No. 9 Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York is a sweet, spicy floral with a powdery, gourmand body, offered as a unisex scent.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 92 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

75% 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

Jasmine Tuberose Benzoin Cardamom Iris Plum Patchouli Mandarin orange Coriander Vanilla Pimento Nutmeg Bergamot May rose

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery

What does Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York smell like?

Jasmine, tuberose and May rose give it a floral backbone. Plum and mandarin orange add a fruity freshness, while cardamom and nutmeg bring a spicy warmth. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it into a soft oriental feel, with the powdery side staying in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine in the votes, though many see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Burberry Brit Red and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.