CinnamonOpens with
PatchouliHeart
HoneyDries down to
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Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
New York Forever
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee in an early morning street vendor — where warm spices and earthy notes blend to evoke a sense of New York's relentless vitality.
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New York ForeverLuxury · $250+
62%Similar accords, often for lessPatchouli Leaves · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · all 5 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
New York Forever by Bond No 9, launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumer Domitille Michalon Bertier, captures the essence of New York's dynamic energy through a blend of warm spices and earthy notes. The composition opens with a bold burst of cinnamon before settling into a heart of patchouli and vanilla that adds depth and warmth. The base notes of honey, amber, labdanum, moss, and musk create a rich and comforting backdrop, reminiscent of the city's enduring charm.
Apply two sprays for optimal longevity; the cinnamon top note is vibrant but fades quickly, making way for the rich base notes. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room, so aim for pulse points.
Fig. 01 — New York Forever, Bond No 9
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Domitille Michalon-Bertier
Perfume as a library of smellsDomitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.
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The originalNew York ForeverBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+Montale · 2006Patchouli LeavesAll 5 of its listed notes are in this one$100–250★ 3.98 (1,316)49%Match
Hermès · 2012L’Ambre des MerveillesAll 4 of its listed notes are in this one$100–250★ 4.15 (3,378)49%Match
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With Creed Vetiver Geranium
Adds aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus; shares cinnamon and patchouli and 2 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 8%.