As a perfume expert, I have particular respect for fragrance ranges with products that successfully embody the essence of something abstract — be it a culture, fictional/mythical character, movement/era, or (here’s a winner) a city! For NYC lovers, I’ve cherrypicked the best Bond No. 9 fragrances for men, each of which represents one beloved neighborhood in the magnificent New York City. 

The fragrances are concocted in such a way that they evoke the exact emotions or vibe one may experience in the region itself. Think: the aroma of freshly baked bagels outside your favorite Manhattan bakery, the exhilarating culture of Coney Island, or the corporate hubbub of Wall Street — this product range accommodates the spirit of them all! Adding to that, the products feature exotic floral, fruity, green, earthy, and woody notes — tapping the best potential of all, and without overusing any!  

There’s another reason that makes this brand stand out! Founded by CEO Laurice Rahmé, this perfume line is the first of its kind in New York to have been started by a woman! The brand is also the first of its kind to pay homage to the city, exemplifying luxury that runs through the city’s veins. To help you find the cream of this product range, I’ve filtered out the following recommendations based on their combination of notes, projection, longevity, suitability for different noses and occasions, etc. I hope you really like it!

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  Best for Office Settings

  Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace For Him Eau de Parfum

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A male counterpart of the brand’s best selling perfume, this product retains the fruity-woody essence of The Scent of Peace, but by making it more masculine. The scent kicks off with the tropical scent of pineapple — a note that most modern scents are embracing — in combination with intoxicating juniper berries. 

The sweet top notes gradually gain a green and woody character, as the notes of vetiver and cedarwood start to unravel themselves. While the name of the product itself isn’t incorrect in describing it, personally, I think of this scent as a burst of freshness for grumpy mornings — an energizing mate that helps you kickstart the day!

Key Notes: Pineapple, bergamot, juniper berries, cedar, and vetiver

Quantity: 3.3 Fluid ounces

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Best Oriental Fragrance

Bond No. 9 New York Signature Eau de Parfum

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While the name of this Bond No. 9 scent gets as Western as it can, the fragrance contrarily embodies the essence of the East. The fragrance opens with the floral freshness of rose extracts but dries down into a smooth, intoxicating blend of oud, tonka beans, and musk. These sweet and balsamic notes make the scent last sublimely long, so you don’t have to carry this perfume to touch up. 

The overall blend is tantalizing; once you smell it, you’ll keep wanting more as the complex blend has a lot to offer.  Hence, the gilded container does perfect justice to this fragrance, to exemplify what it has to offer. 

Key Notes: Rose, oud, tonka beans, and musk

Quantity: 3.3 Fluid ounces

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Best Urban Fragrance

Bond No. 9 New York Nights Eau De Parfum

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A bright and unique fragrance that commands attention — Bond No. 9’s New York Nights is a magnificent head-turner. Staying true to its urban name, this fragrance is composed of contemporary and popular notes, but the kinds that one would never expect to be concocted in a single scent. It opens with the energizing notes of coffee and caramel. 

These spirited scents are balanced with the notes of calming white flowers and patchouli, which salves your senses. The gourmand scent is neutralized with the salty, musky goodness of a specialized marine accord, thereby giving this eau de parfum its unique appeal. 

Key Notes: Jasmine, gardenia, carnation, patchouli, sandalwood, marine accord, coffee, and caramel

Quantity: 3.4 Fluid ounces

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Best Vintage Masculine Fragrance

Bond No. 9 Sutton Place Eau de Parfum for Men

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Sutton Place’s EDP spray is a great choice for men looking for a bold, masculine scent that boosts confidence. In fact, that too would be a very limiting way of describing this fragrance, as this complex and well-balanced concoction contains a lot in one. The fragrance opens with an energizing punch of pineapple, bergamot, and cassis, which make you feel refreshed and lively.

Then, through a smooth trail of white flowers, the fragrance dries down to a rich blend of amber, leather, and patchouli, which exudes both strength and warmth, making this overall fragrance hard to resist!

Key Notes: Bergamot, Absolute cassis, pineapple, jasmine, lily, patchouli, amber, musk, and leather

Quantity: 3.4 Fluid ounces

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Best Gourmand Fragrance

Bond No. 9 NYC TriBeCa Eau de Parfum

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Among the very rare unisex perfumes out there that don’t smell like a lemony disinfectant, Bond No. 9’s NYC TriBeCa stands out as an authentic, captivating fragrance. Reminiscent of old-school cafes in Downtown Manhattan, this intoxicating fragrance exudes gourmand notes such as cacao, hazelnut, and caramel, which draws attention. 

The fragrance also consists of base notes of ambroxan, cedar, and moss that exemplify the warmth and classiness of the NYC neighborhood. As a woman, I find this perfume ideal for a man to wear on a date. However, it is also fit for a college reunion, bonfire, or any occasion that takes one down memory lane!

Key Notes: Cacao absolute, green hazelnut, jasmine sambac absolute, cedar, ambroxan, caramel, and moss

Quantity: 3.4 Fluid ounces

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Best Scent for Modern Men

Bond No. 9 New York FiDi Eau de Parfum

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Embodying the newness of Manhattan’s financial district, Bond No. 9 has come with the FiDi EDP that exudes its freshness and vitality. And, I experienced this vibe in the first few spritzes of this fragrance, which opened with zesty black pepper and citrus notes. 

This perfume is perfect for me who likes to suit up, head straight to work, and soar their success game. However, the scent is not as sharp as you may think, as its base notes of vanilla, musk, and a bit of cedarwood give it a smooth, comforting dry-down. 

Key Notes: Madagascar black pepper, bergamot, mandarin, nutmeg, lotus flower, cedarwood essence, vanilla, and musk

Quantity: 3.3 Fluid ounces

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Best Scent with an Arabian Touch

Bond No. 9 New York Dubai Indigo Eau de Parfum

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As you may have already figured with the name, this EDP spray from Bond No. 9 has an invigorating oriental fragrance. The top notes of lychee, peach, and orange blossom give this scent a bright and revitalizing opening, which I think of is a mood enhancer for anyone. 

What really gives this fragrance its authenticness are the base notes comprising agarwood (oud), oakmoss, and amber — a sublime blend of warm, green, and sensually woody notes that keep one wanting more. After spritzing this perfume, you are sure to feel like a modern-day Sindbad, wandering through the luxurious cities of the Middle East. 

Key Notes: Lychee, peach, bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, peony, white musk, amber, agarwood, and oakmoss

Quantity: 3.3 Fluid ounces

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Best Perfume for Summer/Spring

Bond No. 9 Chez Bond Eau de Parfum

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When it comes to blind-buying perfumes, I recommend the Chez Bond EDP spray from Bond No. 9 as it salves most noses and is unlikely to disappoint! The fragrance is really fresh, but in a pleasant and calming way, and trust me on this — it doesn’t smell like a surface cleaner. 

It opens with sparkling citrus tones that spritz vitality in the air, and prepare you to kickstart the day. Further, its green notes are balanced with the sweetness of violet leaves and sandalwood, which complete the scent in a way. 

Key Notes: Sparkling citrus tones, leafy greens, herbal tea accord, violet leaves, vetiver, cedarwood, and sandalwood

Quantity: 3.4 Fluid ounces

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Best for Casual Outings

Bond No. 9 Brooklyn Eau de Parfum

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Manifesting the artsy life of Brooklyn, this EDP spray from Bond No. 9 features an intoxicating fragrance that will get you hooked! The fragrance is equal parts woody, sweet, and fresh — the olfactory equivalent of finely aged liquor, as it makes you dizzy with its goodness. 

The journey through each note is indeed smooth, considering how well these notes of cardamom, geranium, juniper berries, and guaiac wood go with each other. While this fairly contemporary fragrance doesn’t get you reminiscent of the past, I really love how it makes you want to live the present to the fullest!  

Key Notes: Grapefruit, cardamom, cypress wood, geranium leaves, juniper berries, cedarwood, leather, and guaiac wood

Quantity: 3 Fluid ounces

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Best Aquatic Fragrance

Bond No. 9 Wall Street Eau de Parfum

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I’m not a “wolf” but I did find myself howling for the Wall Street concocted by Bond No. 9 due to its fresh, innovative, and unique appeal. A sureshot confidence booster, this fragrance caters to the tastes of men who want to go up the career ladder. The fragrance is aquatic and clean, with leading notes of marine kale, cucumber, and vetiver, which combats a dull mood in seconds. 

The addition of lavender adds some herby richness to the mix, whereas ambergris adds an animalic effect which makes the overall scent more comforting, so it doesn’t come off as too sharp. It is a sublime blend overall!

Key Notes: Sea kale, cucumber, lavender, ambergris, and vetiver

Quantity: 3.3 Fluid ounces

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Bond No. 9 Off-Broadway Eau de Parfum

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Exemplifying the drama, music, and art of the Broadway culture of NYC, this EDP from Bond No.9 boosts peps up your mood with vitality and fun! The scent opens with refreshing grapefruit blossom and black currant, followed by the peachy zest of osmanthus flowers to indulge your senses in the first few spritzes. 

The dry-down is smooth and calming — a well-balanced mix of spicy, woody, green, and balsamic notes that help you relax and quieten your inhibitions. Truly, this perfume is worth every buck! 

Key Notes: Grapefruit blossom, black currant, lily, osmanthus, nutmeg, musk, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver

Quantity: 1.7 Fluid ounces

Now that you’ve seen our product recommendations for the best Bond No. 9 fragrances for men, scroll away to understand how to shop for the best one. Also, we’ve suggested a few application tips further, which will help you make the best of the product you choose to invest in.

1. Vibe

Bond No. 9 perfumes are specifically designed keeping in mind the mood and vibe of different neighborhoods in New York City. Hence, whether you’re looking forward to buying one or multiple scents, consider jotting down the vibe you’re looking for in each scent. If you’re chasing an easy-breezy vibe like you’re a tourist in your own city, look no further than the Bond No. 9 Brooklyn Eau de Parfum. If you want a confidence booster that makes you feel your best when heading to work, go for the Bond No. 9 New York FiDi Eau de Parfum for its fresh, no-nonsense concoction that puts you in the right frame of mind! 

2. Notes

Bond No. 9 isn’t one of those brands that favors or overuses very specific notes. Contrarily, its best-selling fragrances are a complex blend of different notes — fruity, woody, floral, sweet, citrusy, sharp, aldehydic, aquatic, etc. — and the brand doesn’t shy away from experimenting with concoctions, as long as it gets the vibe of the city right. Hence, while you can still look for your favorite notes in the product formulations, ensure you consider the overall concoction, and see how well the notes blend.

3. Projection And Sillage

While I often rate and describe the products in my perfume lists based on their projection and sillage, it doesn’t mean that having those on a high scale is necessarily a good thing. It varies from person to person. Some people like quiet skin scents that are not too flamboyant, but simply make them feel fresh and nice. Others like to command attention by leveraging their signature fragrance. If you fall in the former category, you may look for a low-key fragrance that leaves a trail nonetheless. If you fall in the latter category, look for fragrances with high projections. 

4. Longevity

This is something that doesn’t vary from person to person, as everyone wants a fragrance that doesn’t have to be re-applied every now and then. Fortunately, with Bond No. 9’s concoctions, your favorite citrus, floral, herbaceous, or aquatic notes can last really long too, considering they are often paired with complementary base notes such as vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, amber, ambergris, agarwood, vanilla, etc. 

5. Versatility

People who don’t wish to buy multiple fragrances for different occasions should look for that one signature scent that goes well with most occasions.

1. Focus on the Pulse Points

A rule of thumb for perfumes is that they should be sprayed on pulse points of the body only — front part of the wrists, sides of the neck, in the folds of the elbows and knees, the chest, etc. These are heated zones on the body, and hence, spraying perfume on these areas makes the scent more evident to you. 

2. Apply Some Petroleum Jelly/Moisturizer onto the Skin

Moisturized skin holds the perfume longer than drier skin. Hence, it is a good idea to apply a little bit of petroleum jelly or moisturizer on the pulse points before applying the scent.

3. Hold the Spray at an Appropriate Distance

A distance of 3-6 inches is appropriate, as it keeps you from applying too much and concentrating too much fragrance in one skin area. Moreover, the application from a distance ends up being gentler on the skin. 

4. Consider Asking for a Second Opinion

Once the body starts to adapt to our favorite fragrance, we often become nose blind to it, meaning we cannot smell whether we’ve sprayed the fragrance or not. In such cases, people tend to overapply their perfume, which ends up ruining the olfactory experience. Hence, it is a good idea to ask your friend or family member whether they’re able to smell the scent or not.

5. Pair with a Similar Smelling Body Mist/Deodorant

A lot of people make the mistake of spritzing perfume on perspiration or odor-prone areas of their bodies, such as underarms. This practice can make a perfectly good perfume smell not-so-good as the body odor starts combining with it. To reduce that odor, so your perfume keeps smelling fresh and authentic, it is a good idea to apply an antiperspirant or deodorant that aligns or complements your perfume, onto those areas. 

6. Avoid Over-spraying It

Over-spraying your perfume can make it smell odd, and be overwhelming for your senses. Hence, ensure you don’t go for more than 1-2 spritzes on the pulse points. 

7. Be Careful with Layering

Some perfumes with lighter scents and fewer notes are often layerable with other complementary fragrances. However, strong and non-complementary fragrances, when in contact with each other, can end up smelling strange and unsettling — for example, the combination of coffee and marine accords.