Riverside Drive
“Riverside Drive by Bond No 9 is a Woody fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, fresh spicy composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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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.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Maurice Roucel
Founding perfumer · 73 fragrances · b. 1948 · French
“I compose for the skin, not the blotter. A fragrance only truly exists when it meets warmth.”
Maurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances. Born in Saint-Girons in the French Pyrenees, he is celebrated for his ability to create scents of extraordinary sensuality — compositions that caress the skin and linger in memory. His masterpieces include Guerlain's Insolence, Lancôme's Trésor Midnight, and the landmark 24 Faubourg for Hermès. Roucel works with an almost musical sensibility, building fragrances in waves of tension and release.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Riverside Drive, Bond No 9
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