OrrisOpens with
SandalowoodHeart
AmberDries down to
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Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
New York Sandalwood
The moment you step into a cozy New York apartment, where the earthy warmth of sandalwood blends with the subtle sweetness of fig and the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread.
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New York SandalwoodLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessExtreme 9.0 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Bond No 9, New York Sandalwood is an Oriental Woody fragrance that captures the essence of the city's warm and earthy character. The composition opens with orris and carrot, providing a fresh yet slightly powdery introduction. This gives way to cardamom and sandalwood, creating a warm spicy heart that feels both familiar and comforting. As it settles, fig and papyrus offer a soft fruity contrast, while amber and musk envelop the scent in a rich, musky base. Oakmoss adds an earthy depth, rounding out a fragrance that is as complex as the city itself.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points; this fragrance blooms gradually over time. The powdery notes are most noticeable close to skin, so layer it lightly for a warm, intimate presence throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — New York Sandalwood, Bond No 9
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
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The originalNew York SandalwoodBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+Zara · 2020Extreme 9.0Shares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.02 (159)42%Match
Zara · 2017Midsummer Collection Deep FougereShares Cardamom, Amber and Muskunder $40★ 3.80 (110)
With Clive Christian X Twist Myrrh
Adds balsamic and sweet; shares three accords.
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are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 27%.