TangerineOpens with
JasmineHeart
MuskDries down to
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Bond No 9 · Sold as feminine
I Love New York for Mothers
The quiet confidence of a mother navigating the city with her child — where the scent of fresh blooms mingles with the subtle musk of a gentle hug.
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I Love New York for MothersLuxury · $250+
58%Similar accords, often for lessSoft Spot · PhlurMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Bond No 9, I Love New York for Mothers is a floral fragrance that captures the essence of motherhood in the vibrant city. The composition begins with the zesty freshness of tangerine, which gives way to the delicate and uplifting scents of freesia and jasmine. A heart of lily adds a soft layer of sweetness, while the base notes of musk, sandalwood, and amber create a warm, powdery finish that evokes comfort and tenderness.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its delicate floral notes to unfold naturally. The tangerine top note is bright but fleeting, so focus on the heart and base notes for lasting warmth. Best suited for daytime wear when you want to feel both fresh and grounded.
Fig. 01 — I Love New York for Mothers, Bond No 9
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Laurent Le Guernec
The master of floral notesLaurent Le Guernec is a Paris-born perfumer, born in January 1967 and raised partly in Grasse, who studied chemistry at the University of Paris before training at ISIPCA.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 33%.