The Perfume Library

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

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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. 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.

Little Italy

5.2

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 Little Italy is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business as the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads open to both. The notes are mandarin orange, grapefruit and clementine, with no split into layers, so it reads as one whole. Freshness and citrus lead, a green and fruity tone follows, and sweetness stays in the background. Tchibo Green Vitality and Comptoir Sud Pacifique O'Pomelo have a close profile.

I Love New York for Her

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Her opens with nutmeg, blueberry muffin and mandarin orange zest, a floral, sweet women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, though it is also worn in the evening and on nights out. More than half of those who voted call it feminine. The opening sets spicy nutmeg against fruity muffin and bright mandarin zest. In the heart, peony and rose bring a floral note, and patchouli grounds it slightly. The base of vanilla, leather, musk and sandalwood sweetens and softens it. The overall impression is a gourmand, synthetic sweetness. Soki London Empress and Glamfume True Story have a close profile.

Madison Soirée

6.7

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Madison Soirée is a feminine floral built on jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia, brightened with aldehydes and tied to a green base by oakmoss. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most lean towards spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most call its character feminine, while some read it as classic or modern. The scent is a fresh, green flower garden: jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia lead, and aldehydes give them a clean sparkle. Powdery notes and a sweet accord soften the florals, while oakmoss keeps the green tone and adds depth. A synthetic edge comes through as well. Montale Jasmin Full and Diptyque Olène have a close profile.

Eau de New York

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Eau de New York is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot meet green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and aquatic notes, while bitter orange leaf and green notes add a cool edge. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and gardenia bring a soft floral touch, and basil leaves a faintly spicy trace. The base of white woods, musk and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) and Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet have a close profile.

Nuits de Noho (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Nuits de Noho Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. Night out and evening wear stand out, though it also works for leisure and daily use. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pineapple leaf, giving a fruity freshness. Towards the heart, jasmine and rosewood add a soft floral touch. In the base, grey musk, vanilla and patchouli sweeten it, and it settles into a powdery, woody tone. Gourmand and spicy touches join this warm feel.

Madison Square Park

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Madison Square Park is a fresh, green floral scent, lightly sweet and a little fruity, leaning towards spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine is the leading character, with a fair number also calling it modern. Prairie grass and redleaf rose give it a green, airy face. Northern highbush blueberry adds a fruity sweetness, muscari and tulip a light floral touch, and teakwood and wafer ash settle it on a faintly woody base. The synthetic edge in the accords leaves a clean, polished impression. Bond No. 9 High Line and Harry Lehmann Tulpe have a close profile.

Governors Island

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2018

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 Governors Island is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around frankincense, white cedarwood and honey, with a relaxed, everyday feel. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind; leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, with a sizeable feminine share too. Resins and frankincense open it with a spicy, resinous, faintly smoky air. In the heart, white cedarwood brings the woody side while honey and ambrox sweeten and soften it. The base of white musk, vetiver and Muscenone® settles into a powdery, creamy finish.

Central Park West

6.2

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Central Park West is a floral, green women's fragrance, softened by powdery and creamy undertones. It opens with ylang-ylang, black pepper and narcissus, the pepper giving the flowers a spicy edge. The heart brings orris root, gardenia, jasmine and linden tree, and the scent drifts towards a fruity, sweet tone. The base of tree moss, musk, white oak and vetiver settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Hermetica Dry Waters - Megaflower and Guerlain Mayotte have a close profile.

Queens

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Queens is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, cardamom and blackberry to a floral heart of tuberose and osmanthus. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer also workable and winter the least favoured. Leisure, evening and business settings get similar weight. Most voters read its character as feminine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Bergamot and cardamom give it a fresh, spicy start, and blackberry adds a sweet fruity note. In the heart, champaca, tuberose and osmanthus form a creamy floral layer. Sandalwood, amber, benzoin and musk close it with a woody, soft sweetness.

Washington Square

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Washington Square is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with floral and green sides, a light sweetness and a powdery touch; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number of voters call it masculine. The notes pair tarragon, Italian bergamot, geranium and purple rose, with honey and amber softening the sweetness, while leather, vetiver and musk pull the balance towards a drier, smokier tone. The spicy, green texture keeps the floral side light.

Madison Avenue

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it reads clearly feminine. Blackberry, bergamot and apple give it a juicy, bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and rose form a floral core, while ambroxan, praliné and patchouli carry the sweetness and the powdery creaminess underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, night out and business are the occasions it leans towards. Most see it as feminine, and a share also call it modern. Sospiro Cavatina and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.

Silver Bond / Andy Warhol Silver Factory

7.8

Bond No. 9 · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 Silver Bond / Andy Warhol Silver Factory is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Lavender, bergamot and grapefruit give it a fresh opening. In the heart, frankincense, violet, jasmine and iris add a firm floral core. Resins, amber and cedar settle into a sweet, woody, smoky base. John Galliano John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Broadway Nite

6.8

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Broadway Nite is a women's fragrance that links a fresh opening of aldehydes and green violet to a powdery floral heart of heliotrope and iris; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and clean with aldehydes and green violet. Heliotrope, iris, rose and honeysuckle then bring a soft, powdery floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm it; the overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, though all four seasons sit close together, and it is picked most for night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Chloé Love, Chloé and Ex Nihilo Emphasize.

Brooklyn

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 Brooklyn is a unisex scent that pairs fresh, green citrus with a woody, leathery base, with a restrained character suited to everyday wear. It opens with cardamom and grapefruit, a spicy freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, geranium leaf and cypress wood add a green, dry feel. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and leather dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, leathery line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper share a close profile.

New York Musk

6.2

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

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. 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.

I Love New York for Marriage Equality

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Marriage Equality is a unisex fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, nutmeg and plum and moves into lily, rose and jasmine. Citrus and fruity accents lead from the start, with nutmeg giving the sweetness a spicy edge. In the heart, lily, rose and jasmine form a floral body. Cashmere wood, sandalwood and amber then settle it onto a woody, sweet and slightly smoky base. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and wear centres on daily, business and leisure use. It reads somewhat more masculine, though the feminine vote is strong too. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and Amouage Silver have a close profile.

Sutton Place

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Sutton Place is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with blackcurrant absolute, tangerine and bergamot, then settles onto a sweet base of patchouli and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine. It starts fresh, citrusy and fruity, with pineapple and pink pepper among the top notes. The heart holds patchouli, lily and jasmine. Musk, leather, amber and vanilla in the base leave a sweet, leathery, slightly woody trail. Its profile is close to Ishtara Credo Royal and Jaguar Classic Gold.

Eau de Noho

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Eau de Noho is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure, daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrusy mandarin orange, then moves into green notes, mimosa and violet leaf. A fresh, floral greenness leads, softened by fruity and sweet touches. The base of cashmere wood, amber and moss settles into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic impressions close behind. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and Memo Paris Kedu have a close profile.

I Love New York for Earth Day

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Earth Day is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent with a green, lightly sweet edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with orange blossom water, orchid and tangerine, bright and fruity. Orris root, tuberose and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral feel. Musk, oakmoss, amber and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a warm finish. Rochas Lumière and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers have a close profile.

Manhattan

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Manhattan is a spicy, sweet and woody unisex fragrance with a warm, gourmand character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as flexible rather than gendered. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, coriander and Italian bergamot, a spicy and fresh start. The heart turns sweet and fruity through honey, gingerbread, red plum and jasmine. The base settles into oud, sandalwood, suede and musk, soft and woody.

Liberty Island

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Liberty Island is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral, lightly sweet side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It has no clear gender lean, with votes going to both feminine and masculine. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and mandarin orange, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of marshmallow and musk sweetens it gently, with aquatic and green tones running through.

Lexington Avenue

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue is a sweet, gourmand scent built on roasted almond, crème brûlée and pink peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with fennel, roasted almond and blue cypress, then the crème brûlée sweetness of the heart is softened by pink peony and pimento. Sandalwood and patchouli leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Floral, fruity and spicy accords sit around that gourmand core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is marketed as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Seven Veils and Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

New York Forever

8.6

Bond No. 9 · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bond No. 9 New York Forever is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a spicy, woody warmth, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Cinnamon comes first, then vanilla and Indonesian patchouli take over in the heart. In the base, amber, labdanum and moss set the scent on an earthy, creamy, oriental footing, so the sweetness is balanced by a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night outs, evenings and leisure wear lead the occasions. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine, so it sits comfortably as unisex. Nishane Tero and Givenchy Ambre Tigré have a close profile.