White GingerOpens with
SeaweedHeart
AmberDries down to
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Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
Bond No.9's Island
A brisk walk along the water's edge at dawn, where the sun reflects off the waves and the air is filled with the scent of fresh greenery.
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Bond No.9's IslandLuxury · $250+
38%Similar accords, often for lessPure DKNY Verbena · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares basil, seaweed and amber8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Bond No.9's Island, launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Claude Dir, captures the essence of a New York coastal retreat. The fragrance opens with white ginger and water mint, creating an invigorating freshness that feels like stepping onto a sun-drenched shore. Basil and seaweed notes add a natural green depth, grounding the composition in the earthy seaside atmosphere. As it evolves, champaca flowers and amber provide warmth and complexity, while moss and sandalwood bring a woody undertone that ties everything together.
For best effect, apply this fragrance in light layers — it has a strong top note that fades quickly. The warmth of amber and sandalwood develops gradually over time, so give it an hour to fully settle into your skin before assessing its final character.
Fig. 01 — Bond No.9's Island, Bond No 9
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Claude Dir
From Curious to Kim KardashianClaude Dir is a Master Perfumer at Mane who began his career at Quest before moving to Givaudan, building a reputation for creative, distinctive compositions.
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The originalBond No.9's IslandBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+Donna Karan · 2011Pure DKNY VerbenaShares Basil, Seaweed and Amber$40–100★ 3.84 (745)35%Match
Loewe · 2014Loewe Pour Homme 40 AniversarioShares 4 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.50 (34)34%Match
Tommy Hilfiger · 2016Tommy Summer 2016Shares Green notes and Amber$40–100★ 3.78 (36)33%Match
Calvin KleinEternity For Men Collector Edition 2016Shares Basil, Amber and Moss$40–100★ 3.46 (13)
With Agent Provocateur Blue Silk
Adds woody, warm spicy and cinnamon; shares sandalwood.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 12%.