Eau de Parfum2022
Chelsea Nights
Miroslav PetkovThe nose · 17 fragrances · also made Amiri (2022)Portrait →

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Bond No 9  ·  Sold as unisex

Chelsea Nights

A quiet corner bar in Chelsea — where warm lights and rich aromas blend with the low hum of city life.

4.03260 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
warm spicycacaoleatherwoodyambervanilla
Chelsea NightsLuxury · $250+
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting70% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak5%
Moderate25%
Long lasting58%
Eternal12%
SillageModerate44% say strong or enormous
Intimate5%
Moderate52%
Strong38%
Enormous6%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine17%
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Unisex50%
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Feminine33%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Chelsea Nights by Bond No 9 was launched in 2022, capturing the essence of New York’s Chelsea neighborhood through its warm and spicy accords. Perfumer Miroslav Petkov has woven a rich blend with notes like cacao, hazelnut, saffron, and turmeric, creating an inviting warmth that's reminiscent of cozy evenings in the city. The fragrance is anchored by a base of patchouli, agarwood (oud), vanilla, tonka bean, myrrh, and amber, evoking the rich textures and depth of Chelsea’s vibrant nightlife.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting warmth. The cacao and hazelnut notes are bright and engaging, but the base notes will develop slowly over time. It’s best worn during cooler evenings when its spicy richness can fully unfold.

Fig. 01 — Chelsea Nights, Bond No 9

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Miroslav Petkov portrait
03 · The nose

Miroslav Petkov

Bulgaria's man in the Bond No. 9 circle

Miroslav Petkov began his perfumery journey in his hometown of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, before relocating first to Argentina and then to Spain, where his career took off. He gained recognition creating formulas for Bond No.

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The Chelsea Nights line

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.03/ 5 · 260 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 14%.

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