The Perfume Library

New York Sandalwood

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bond No. 9 New York Sandalwood is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, its sweet, spicy side set on a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with carrot, cardamom and iris, and sandalwood, papyrus and fig take over in the heart. Musk, oakmoss and amber settle at the base. The sweetness is softened by a resinous, earthy depth, with a faint smoky edge left behind. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it sits more comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works on women and men alike. Tom Ford Oud Wood and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

I Love New York for Holidays

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Holidays is a unisex scent that sets the sweet fruit of pomegranate, apricot and mandarin orange against leather and praliné; it has been discontinued. Pomegranate, apricot and mandarin orange open it. Nutmeg, freesia and fennel add a spicy heart. The base of praliné, leather, patchouli and musk leaves it creamy, gourmand and a little leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though it also suits daily and leisure wear. It reads more feminine than masculine to most. Lengling No 7 Sekushi Supreme and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Gold Coast

6.8

Bond No. 9 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Gold Coast is a fresh, fruity and aquatic floral with a light sweetness, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with red apple, apricot and lychee, which give a bright fruity start. In the heart, watermelon joins rose and rose absolute, and the fruit's freshness turns softly floral. Cedarwood, musk and vanilla in the base sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a gentle ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear as the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. Escada Sorbetto Rosso and Escada Especially Escada have a close profile.

I Love New York for Him

5.6

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Him is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance set over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper berry, ginger and grapefruit zest, giving a cool, sharp citrus lift. In the heart, geranium, lavender, patchouli and leather bring out the floral and woody side. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, amber and musk softens it and adds warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those scores rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with sport and evening further behind. Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Bond No. 9 Shelter Island have a close profile.

I Love New York for Mothers

6.1

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Mothers is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs freesia and tangerine with jasmine and lily; it has been discontinued. Freesia and tangerine open on a bright, citrusy note with a light fruity edge. Jasmine and lily bring the floral heart forward, with a green touch alongside. Amber, sandalwood and musk sit underneath and soften the scent with a gentle sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Bond No. 9 Nolita and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

Soho

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Soho is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, green, fruity petitgrain, orange and blackcurrant absolute, and suits spring and summer days at work or in leisure. The citrus of petitgrain and orange meets the sweet fruit of blackcurrant absolute at the start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and orris root add a soft floral layer. Cedarwood, oakmoss, amber and musk then settle the scent onto a warm, woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter gets far fewer votes. It is most often matched with business and leisure settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so the character reads balanced between the two. Armaf Venetian and Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street have a close profile.

Beekman Place

8.0

Bond No. 9 · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Beekman Place is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters link it to leisure, business and daily wear, with some picking sport, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. It reads masculine and modern more than anything else. The top notes of pineapple, lemon, pear and bergamot give a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, basil and driftwood add a green, watery feel. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss and musk settles it onto a woody, chypre footing. Nicolaï Angelys Pear and Pierre Bourdon Le Grand Tour have a close profile.

Dubai Ruby

7.9

Bond No. 9 · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bond No. 9 Dubai Ruby is a dark, dense unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy body over a woody, oriental and animalic base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it announces itself in a room. Votes don't point to one setting: evening, leisure, night out, business and daily wear all score close together, with evening slightly ahead. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top opens with saffron, davana and bergamot, so spice comes first. The heart brings geranium, magnolia and rose, where the floral side becomes clear. The base of myrrh, cypriol, sandalwood, civet and amber settles into a warm, woody, animalic finish. Marc Gebauer Arabian King and Nabeel Teef have a close profile.

New York Patchouli

6.6

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 New York Patchouli is a unisex scent built around grapefruit, ginger and patchouli, pairing fresh citrus with an earthy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear, with some choosing it for evenings out. The top opens bright and spicy with grapefruit, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom. In the heart, patchouli is softened by rose and pink orchid. The base of musk, leather, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Ferragamo Subtil pour Homme and Armaf Excellus Men have a close profile.

Montauk

5.7

Bond No. 9 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Montauk pairs bergamot's brightness with the floral softness of hyacinth and honeysuckle, an aquatic, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with business third. It reads neutral, suiting men and women alike. The opening is fresh and citrusy from bergamot; in the heart, hyacinth and honeysuckle add a floral, lightly sweet layer. The base rests on red oak, driftwood, silver maple and amber, giving a woody ground. Aquatic and fruity tones also run through the accords. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro and Bond No. 9 Sag Harbor have a close profile.

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is a creamy floral for women, built on jasmine, tuberose and gardenia and rounded out by vanilla and vetiver. Jasmine and tuberose lead, and gardenia in the heart wraps them in a creamy texture. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent while vetiver gives that sweetness a dry footing. The overall impression is fresh and powdery, with a sweet, gourmand side and a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters pick winter, fall and spring in similar numbers, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Bond No. 9 New York Gardenia has a close profile.

Park Avenue South

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Park Avenue South is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent with green and sweet touches. It opens with apple blossom. In the heart, jasmine and peach soften the floral side with fruit, and amber and musk in the base round everything off with a gentle sweetness. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern. Fragonard Violette and Montale Roses Musk have a close profile.

Gramercy Park

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Gramercy Park is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. It smells fresh, citrusy and green. Leaves and green notes open it, while ivy, cyclamen and lily of the valley give the heart a clean floral lift. Crystal musk and woods form a quiet base. Aquatic and lightly fruity touches keep the overall feel crisp. Calvin Klein CK One and Nautica Voyage have a close profile.

Great Jones

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 Great Jones is a fresh, spicy woody fougère led by citrus and green tones, made for men and suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift from bergamot and orange. Cedar and cardamom bring a dry, spicy woodiness to the heart. Musk, oakmoss and vetiver settle the base into a green, earthy line, with a slightly synthetic edge running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and lean towards daily and leisure wear, then the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Cartier Déclaration and Durance en Provence Zeste de Vétiver have a close profile.

New York Fling

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 New York Fling is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, clementine and cardamom and softens into lily of the valley and peony. Citrus leads at first: bergamot and clementine, with a light spice from the cardamom. In the heart, lily of the valley, peony, freesia and basil bring a green, clean floral character. The base of musk, jasmine absolute, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. A synthetic edge shows among its accords too. Longevity is moderate, though the few ratings behind that make it a loose guide. The fresh, green profile points towards daytime and warmer weather. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Lattafa Pride Breeze and Tommy Hilfiger T Girl have a close profile.

Bond Number One

9.1

Bond No. 9 · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bond No. 9 Bond Number One is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a powdery, creamy and gourmand softness. It opens with ylang-ylang and Italian bergamot. The heart builds a floral base from Bulgarian rose, jasmine, white musk and Brazilian tonka bean. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, Indonesian patchouli and cashmere wood sweeten and soften the whole. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings rest on a limited sample. Its powdery, creamy character suggests an easy fit for cooler weather, but there is no season data to confirm it. Mancera Black Vanilla and Mancera Choco Violette have a close profile.

Dubai Platinum

8.3

Bond No. 9

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Bond No. 9 Dubai Platinum is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance with an oriental, powdery and earthy side. It opens with pink pepper, frankincense and cardamom, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, ginger, cistus, vanilla and Atlas cedar come forward; vanilla softens the spice while the cedar keeps the woody line going. The base of cashmeran, papyrus and oud dries down earthy and deep. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means these ratings deserve some caution. With its dense spice and oud-heavy build it leans neither masculine nor feminine and reads as unisex. Bentley Bentley for Men Absolute and Borouj Lamasat Oud have a close profile.

H.O.T. Always

5.3

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 H.O.T. Always is a spicy, woody men's fragrance built around cinnamon, patchouli and bergamot, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good, so it leaves a dense, lasting trail. It reads as a scent for men who want to be noticed. Cinnamon draws a warm, spicy line, patchouli adds an earthy, smoky depth, and bergamot softens that weight a little. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background, while powdery, leathery and oriental sides round out the character.

Dubai Amber

8.1

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bond No. 9 Dubai Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex scent led by amber, vanilla and oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a full, lasting trail. Its sweet, oriental and woody build sits comfortably on men and women alike. These ratings rest on a small number of votes. It opens with bergamot, saffron and pink pepper, while raspberry softens the spice with a little fruit. The heart pairs Bulgarian rose and jasmine with gurjum balsam and American gaiac wood. In the base, civet, amber, vanilla, frankincense, cedarwood and oud give it an animal, powdery, woody warmth. Lattafa Amethyst and Serge Lutens Bois et musc share a close profile.

My New York

8.1

Bond No. 9 · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bond No. 9 My New York is a unisex scent that builds ginger, pink pepper and rose into a sweet, woody, resinous whole. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters score each of them high. It reads as unisex, and with no season or occasion votes it isn't tied to any particular use. The number of votes is small, so this picture is only a rough guide. Ginger, pink pepper and elemi resin open it with a spicy lift. In the heart, papyrus, rose and rose absolute bring the floral side, softened by what surrounds it. Patchouli, sandalwood and cashmeran settle the scent onto a sweet, woody, earthy base.

Dubai Indigo

8.3

Bond No. 9 · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Dubai Indigo is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, moves into a floral heart and settles on a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters pick it for leisure and nights out, with daily wear and evenings close behind. Business and sport settings are chosen less often. The opening of lychee, peach and bergamot is fresh, fruity and citrusy. At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and peony add a soft floral note. The base keeps the sweetness going with white musk and amber, while oakmoss and oud give it a woody depth.

Dubai Emerald

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2015

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bond No. 9 Dubai Emerald is a unisex fragrance that sets a spicy opening of saffron and rose over a resinous, woody and earthy base. The top holds saffron, hyssop and rose; in the heart, balsam, gurjum balsam and orris root pull it towards a resinous, powdery side. The base rests on patchouli, amber, cypriol, leather and sandalwood, and as it dries the woody, earthy side takes over. The overall feel is oriental and floral, with a synthetic edge in the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it may feel heavy to anyone wanting something discreet. The number of votes is small, though, so that rating is tentative. Its profile is close to Karakash Mystic Desert and Pekji Ruh.

Harrods for Him

6.3

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Harrods for Him is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around star anise, rhubarb leaf and chamomile, and voters lean towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes behind them. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and nights out close behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with star anise, rhubarb leaf and chamomile, fresh with a light spice. The heart of violet leaf, Provençal lavender and pimento brings out green, floral and spicy sides. Birch wood, sandalwood and musk leave a woody base in the dry-down, with citrus and fruity touches along the way.

Spring Fling

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Spring Fling is a fresh, floral and green perfume with a light fruity-sweet side, made for women. It opens with lily of the valley and passion flower, and honeysuckle and freesia form the heart. The base brings orris root, jasmine, musk and amber. It turns sweet and slightly gourmand while keeping its green character, with a faintly synthetic edge in the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its profile is close to Joop! All About Eve and Fragonard Muguet.