Peach BlossomOpens with
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Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
Chinatown
The narrow streets and bustling markets of Chinatown — where the vibrant mix of florals, spices, and woodsmoke blend into a living blend.
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ChinatownLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessOrganza · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 16 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Chinatown by Bond No 9 was launched in 2005 and is a creation of perfumer Aurélien Guichard. This fragrance captures the essence of one of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods, blending white florals with warm spices and woody notes to evoke the bustling energy and rich aromas of Chinatown. The composition opens with peach blossom and bergamot, leading into a heart of tuberose, gardenia, and orange blossom, before settling into a base of sandalwood, guaiac wood, and patchouli. It is a fragrance that transports you to the heart of this dynamic neighborhood, where scents intertwine in an olfactory blend.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to ensure the initial burst of peach blossom and bergamot is balanced by the deeper spiciness and warmth that unfolds over time. It's best worn in cooler weather when its spicy and woody notes can truly shine without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Chinatown, Bond No 9
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Aurélien Guichard
Seven generations of Grasse perfumeryAurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.
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The originalChinatownBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+Givenchy · 1996OrganzaShares 6 of its 16 notes$100–250★ 3.96 (11,739)44%Match
Hermès · 2017Twilly d’Hermès HermèsShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 3.73 (7,071)44%Match
Versace · 2004Crystal Noir Eau de ToiletteShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.12 (4,037)43%Match
Hermès · 2019Charming Twilly d'Hermès HermèsShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 3.80 (186)
With Carolina Herrera Bergamot Bloom
Adds citrus, fresh spicy and amber; shares bergamot and patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 16%.