LitchiOpens with
French RoseHeart
MuskDries down to
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Bond No 9 · Sold as feminine
Gold Coast
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, whether enjoying the sun or navigating the city streets.
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Gold CoastLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessKhair Fusion · PARIS CORNERBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Bond No 9, Gold Coast is the brainchild of perfumer Michel Almairac. This floral fragrance for women opens with litchi and red apple, bringing a burst of fruity freshness that transitions seamlessly into a heart of French rose and watermelon. The composition then settles into a base of musk, vanilla, and cedar, creating an overall effect that is both powdery and warm. Bond No 9's dedication to capturing the essence of New York through scent is evident here, with Gold Coast evoking the vibrant energy of its namesake location.
Gold Coast opens with a bright and fleeting fruity top that fades within an hour. Two sprays will ensure the powdery musk base has time to develop, making it ideal for daytime wear when the warmth of the notes complements the afternoon light.
Fig. 01 — Gold Coast, Bond No 9
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
The Gold Coast line
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The originalGold CoastBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+PARIS CORNER · 2023Khair FusionShares 5 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 4.17 (1,408)43%Match
Kenzo · 2011Madly Kenzo Eau de ToiletteShares Litchi, Musk and Cedar$40–100★ 3.43 (1,096)41%Match
Lattafa Perfumes · 2022MayarShares Litchi, Musk and Vanillaunder $40★ 4.04 (2,028)41%Match
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 16%.