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Bond No 9 · Sold as masculine
H.O.T. Always
The quiet intensity of an upscale New York bar — where warm spices blend with rich leather and woody notes, creating a confident and refined atmosphere.
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H.O.T. AlwaysLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessAmarige Mariage · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2003, H.O.T. Always by Bond No 9 is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men crafted by the perfumery house Robertet. The composition opens with warm spices and cinnamon, creating an immediate sense of heat and intensity that contrasts beautifully with the woody and leathery base notes. Patchouli adds depth and earthiness to the mix, while musky and powdery accords anchor the scent in a sophisticated, masculine warmth.
Apply one to two sprays to ensure the spicy top notes don't overwhelm the deeper, more complex base. The warmth of this fragrance makes it ideal for cooler evenings or layered under a jacket in any season.
Fig. 01 — H.O.T. Always, Bond No 9
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Robertet
Robertet SA is a French fragrance and flavor manufacturer that specializes in natural raw materials, founded in 1850. Robertet is a member of the European Flavour Association.
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The originalH.O.T. AlwaysBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+Givenchy · 2006Amarige MariageShares 4 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 4.07 (2,075)51%Match
Givenchy · 2024Gentleman Original 2024Shares Patchouli, Russian leather and Cinnamon$100–250★ 4.12 (123)51%Match
Elie Saab · 2016Cuir PatchouliShares Patchouli, Cinnamon and Bergamot$100–250★ 4.20 (94)49%Match
Zadig & Voltaire · 2017Tome 1 La Pureté (2017)Shares Patchouli, Sandalwood and Bergamot$40–100★ 4.33 (45)
With Loewe Gala
Adds amber, white floral and floral; shares bergamot and sandalwood and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 17%.