2004
Little Italy
Francis CamailThe nose · 8 fragrances · also made Alliage Sport Spray Estée Lauder (1972)Portrait →

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Bond No 9  ·  Sold as unisex

Little Italy

The clink of wine glasses at a sidewalk café, where clementine zest meets the floral whispers of neroli under the city's warm glow.

3.41430 ratingsA polarising scent
Scent fingerprint
citrussweetfruitymuskyfloral
Little ItalyLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessN°03 Waterfall Brume · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange, grapefruit and musk8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate28% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak10%
Weak20%
Moderate42%
Long lasting24%
Eternal5%
SillageModerate30% say strong or enormous
Intimate20%
Moderate50%
Strong20%
Enormous11%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

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Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine20%
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Unisex63%
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Feminine18%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Little Italy by Bond No 9 is a vibrant tribute to the bustling and aromatic neighborhood in New York City. Launched in 2004 by perfumer Francis Camail, this fragrance encapsulates the essence of the area with its bright citrus notes—clementine, mandarin orange, and grapefruit—that evoke the freshness of the local produce markets. The heart of neroli adds a floral touch that softens the fruity brightness, while musk rounds out the composition, grounding it in warmth and comfort.

How to wear it

One spritz is enough to capture the essence of Little Italy. The citrus notes are vibrant and immediate but fade within an hour, making way for the musky warmth that lingers close to skin. Ideal for daytime wear when you want a bright yet comforting scent.

Fig. 01 — Little Italy, Bond No 9

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Francis Camail portrait
03 · The nose

Francis Camail

The nose behind Eau d'Hadrien

Francis Camail was a French master perfumer who began his career at Florasynth in the 1960s before working at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), Symrise, and Robertet. He collaborated with brands including Agatha, Bond No.

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What people
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3.41/ 5 · 430 ratings

A polarising scent: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 40%.

Love26%
Like31%
OK3%
Dislike37%
Hate3%
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