Bond No 9 New York Bond Number One Unisex Eau de Parfum 3 4 fl oz

My go-to fragrance from Bond No. 9 has always been the women's 'Scent of Peace' in the purple bottle. Sadly, it seems they have discontinued that fragrance. Luckily, ilI was able to try this 'Number One' fragrance. I usually do not care for floral scents, but this scent was really surprising. I love the Italian Bergamot as a top note. The musk scent gives it a sexy vibe. This definitely seems more like a woman's fragrance than unisex. I layer this with Pink Sugar and absolutely love it. It's not too heavy on the floral or powder notes. It is a very nice, deep, and sultry scent. I find it lasts all day, and is very high quality. I love the packaging and the blue crocodile embossed bottle is beautiful. One of my new favorites. This fragrance is easy to wear all day, it doesn't give me a headache. It is a very expensive fragrance, but I have always found this brand to be worth the money. The length of wear is well worth it. I like that this brand has unique notes. Excellent luxury gift. I will say, they discontinue scents frequently, which drives me nuts. I fell in love with 'Little Italy' and they no longer make that one either. Don't make this your signature scent because it may not be around forever, but its worth having it while it lasts. Read more

This parfum comes encased in a purple snakeskin embossed cardboard box. The bottle itself is quite structural and heavy. The perfume itself has sort of a floral baby powder scent. I know it says this is a unisex fragrance but to me it reads much more feminine. I have worn it a couple of times thus far and didn’t get a headache (which is good—fragrances can trigger headaches for me) and it definitely had staying power. I could still smell it on my skin when I returned home after nights out. My daughter complimented the fragrance, but I don’t think the scent is really me. To me, it doesn’t smell like a youthful scent, it smells like what you’d expect a refined elderly woman to smell like. I don’t know much about what goes into making a really expensive perfume but the included insert states that Bond 9 uses only high 18-22 percent concentrations of pure eau de parfums, like the legendary scents of the 1920’s and 1930’s. I’m sure there is a good reason this parfum is $470 for 3.4 oz but for me, the price is incredibly outrageous. For $470, I want every single person who comes in contact with me while I’m wearing it to stop dead in their tracks and say, “You are the best-smelling woman I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling in my life.” Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Even my daughter’s compliment was solicited. If you are someone who has $500 to throw around for perfumes, have at this. But for me, there are perfumes that are 1/5 that price that I am more fond of. Read more

Bond No. 9 New York Bond Number One is a well-made fragrance, but for me, it’s very much a mixed experience—especially considering the price. The scent itself is smooth, clean, and undeniably classy, with that polished “New York luxury” feel the brand is known for. It works well as an everyday fragrance and can easily transition into evening wear without feeling out of place. If you love musky scents, particularly vanillic or powdery musks, you’ll probably enjoy this one a lot. Unfortunately, that’s where it loses me. The musk leans heavily toward a baby powder vibe rather than a fresh, laundry-style musk, which isn’t my personal preference. It reminds me of more old-school, powerful perfumes, and while some people will love that, it just isn’t my favorite. Longevity and projection seem to vary. On a test strip, the scent lasted well over 24 hours, which is impressive, and the projection can be quite strong. On my skin, however, the experience was inconsistent—several people told me they couldn’t smell it at all, which left me questioning whether this was just how it performs on me or if the bottle itself might be older. The packaging is undeniably beautiful. The bottle feels luxurious, looks stunning on display, and definitely justifies part of the high-end price point. It is a bit awkward to hold and spray due to its shape, but it’s manageable. Overall, this is a nice fragrance with quality craftsmanship, but it’s not a must-have for me. Given the steep price tag, it feels more like a splurge item than a standout essential—especially when there are other fragrances out there that offer a similar vibe for much less. Read more

Ah Bond No. 9, this was the fragrance house that introduced me to scents that didn't smell like generic retail candy flowers and got me hooked on nicer smelling very expensive musky things in my 20's. I Love NY, RIP. Since then, my tastes in scents and design have changed, however it was nice to be able to revisit and try out a Bond No.9 scent again. New York Bond Number One smells sooo good. But that's the thing with Bond No. 9 scents, I do think many smell good, yet unsure if it's really wearable as part of my personality/style anymore. It's sweet/floral, musky/woody. Vanilla with all the nuances. Brings me back to when all I cared about was trying to make NYC mine. It's soft, sensual, and perfect for a cozy vibe in a cold winter setting. While unisex, definitely leans more feminine Yes, it's overpriced luxury in a bottle design that probably only appeals to specific demographics now, however the quality and longevity is still there, so it really depends if you love this enough to justify the house's consistent price increases worldwide even pre tariffs. Try a sample or decant. Read more