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Bond No. 9

Bond No. 9 New York Forever

amber
earthy
warm spicy
gourmand
cinnamon
woody
patchouli
EDP · 2023 · unisex

Bond No. 9 is a New York-based niche fragrance house known for its location-specific scents that capture the essence of different Manhattan neighborhoods and landmarks. The brand has built a reputation for creating distinctive, locally-inspired fragrances since its founding in the early 2000s.

New York Forever opens with cinnamon, immediately establishing a warm spicy character that sets the tone for what follows. The heart develops with patchouli and vanilla, creating a creamy, slightly earthy middle that balances the spice with gourmand sweetness. The base is where the fragrance finds its anchor, with amber, labdanum, honey, and moss combining to create an earthy, resinous foundation that's warm without being overly heavy. The overall profile leans into the intersection of spiced warmth and natural earthiness, with honey and musk adding subtle sensuality to the dry-down.

This fragrance works well for anyone drawn to warm, patchouli-forward scents with personality. It's equally suited to cooler months when spice and amber feel seasonally appropriate, though the vanilla and honey give it enough versatility for year-round wear. New York Forever fits the temperament of The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist.

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Main Accordsreported by community
amber
100%
earthy
100%
warm spicy
100%
gourmand
100%
cinnamon
75%
woody
75%
patchouli
75%
mossy
50%
vanilla
50%
balsamic
50%
powdery
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Earthy Notes
Earthy Notes
Moss
Moss
Damp, green, and slightly bitter with a cool, shadowy quality, moss is nature's version of depth in perfumery. Oakmoss and tree moss both add a forest-floor complexity that anchors compositions in something real. Essential to classic chypre fragrances and the inspiration for countless green woody accords.
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Honey
Honey
Sweet, waxy, and faintly animalic, honey in perfumery has an almost skin-like quality, intimate and slightly raw. It's related to beeswax in the natural world, and both add a warmth that reads as close and personal. Honey bridges floral and oriental families, adding natural sweetness with a slightly dark edge.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
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The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
amber100%
earthy100%
warm spicy100%
gourmand100%
cinnamon75%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP
Decants Available
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Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 New York Forever— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Bond No. 9 New York Forever is $135.88. Without a coupon the lowest price is $135.88. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Bond No. 9 fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 New York Forever? +
$135.88 at The Perfume Spot. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
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Yes. The current best price is $135.88 and MSRP is $550.00. At $135.88 you save 75% vs retail.
What does Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 New York Forever smell like? +
Bond No. 9 is a New York-based niche fragrance house known for its location-specific scents that capture the essence of different Manhattan neighborhoods and landmarks. The brand has built a reputation for creating distinctive, locally-inspired fragrances since its founding in the early 2000s. New York Forever opens with cinnamon, immediately establishing a warm spicy character that sets the tone for what follows. The heart develops with patchouli and vanilla, creating a creamy, slightly earthy middle that balances the spice with gourmand sweetness. The base is where the fragrance finds its anchor, with amber, labdanum, honey, and moss combining to create an earthy, resinous foundation that's warm without being overly heavy. The overall profile leans into the intersection of spiced warmth and natural earthiness, with honey and musk adding subtle sensuality to the dry-down. This fragrance works well for anyone drawn to warm, patchouli-forward scents with personality. It's equally suited to cooler months when spice and amber feel seasonally appropriate, though the vanilla and honey give it enough versatility for year-round wear. New York Forever fits the temperament of The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist.
What are the notes in Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 New York Forever? +
Top: Cinnamon. Heart: Patchouli, Vanilla. Base: Amber, Earthy Notes, Moss, Labdanum, Honey, Musk.
What fragrance family is Bond No. 9 New York Forever? +
Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 New York Forever belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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