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Bond No 9 · Sold as masculine
Riverside Drive
A brisk walk along the Hudson River, where fresh air and the scent of earth mingle with subtle floral notes, creating a sense of calm amidst city life.
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Riverside DriveLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessOde on Melancholy Perfume Oil · GucciPremium tier, $100–250 · shares patchouli, cedar and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Riverside Drive by Bond No 9, launched in 2003 and crafted by perfumer Maurice Roucel, is an ode to the iconic New York landmark where city meets nature. The fragrance opens with a fresh spicy accord that captures the crispness of a walk along the Hudson River, while a powdery heart note adds warmth and comfort. The composition settles into earthy and mossy base notes, creating a grounding effect that feels like the soft soil beneath your feet as you explore the riverside paths.
Apply this fragrance in light layers; the fresh spicy top notes are bright but dissipate quickly. The powdery heart and mossy base will provide a lasting warmth that feels close to skin, making it perfect for cooler evenings or indoor settings.
Fig. 01 — Riverside Drive, Bond No 9
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 17%.