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Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
New York Amber
An upscale Manhattan office where the blend of fresh spices and warm woods creates an atmosphere of refined elegance and urban sophistication.
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New York AmberLuxury · $250+
68%Similar accords, often for lessAmber · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Bond No 9, New York Amber is a fragrance that captures the essence of an iconic city through its rich and complex composition. The scent opens with fresh and warm spicy notes before transitioning into a heart of rose and oud, adding depth and warmth to the blend. A powdery and musky base rounds out the aroma, creating a harmonious balance between the various accords. This fragrance embodies the energy and sophistication that defines New York City.
Two sprays on each wrist or pulse point provide a lasting presence, with the spicy top notes fading into the richer base within two hours. New York Amber is best worn in cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — New York Amber, 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 45%, disliked or hated by 24%.