RoseOpens with
TonkaHeart
MuskDries down to
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Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
Bond No. 9 Perfume
The subtle sophistication of a city that never sleeps — where rose and oud intertwine like streetlights in the fog.
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Bond No. 9 PerfumeLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessRoses Musk · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · shares rose and musk8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Bond No. 9 Perfume by Bond No 9 was launched in 2009 as a proof of the brand's signature blend of New York charm and sophisticated perfumery. This composition opens with rose and oud, creating an elegant tension between floral sweetness and smoky depth. The heart notes of tonka and musk add warmth and comfort, while vanilla and amber round out the base with a plush, powdery finish. It is neither overtly feminine nor masculine, capturing instead the versatile spirit of New York itself.
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points; the rose and oud opening notes are vibrant, but they quickly give way to a warm base. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin rather than diffused across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings and quiet moments.
Fig. 01 — Bond No. 9 Perfume, Bond No 9
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Laurent Le Guernec
The master of floral notesLaurent Le Guernec is a Paris-born perfumer, born in January 1967 and raised partly in Grasse, who studied chemistry at the University of Paris before training at ISIPCA.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 20%.