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Bond No. 9

Bond No. 9 Shelter Island

marine
citrus
aromatic
white floral
oud
aquatic
fresh spicy
EDP · 2014 · mens

Bond No. 9 is a New York-based fragrance house known for creating location-specific scents inspired by the city's neighborhoods and landmarks. Shelter Island, released in 2014, draws from the designer's connection to the Long Island retreat, translating its breezy coastal character into an aquatic fragrance.

Shelter Island opens with lemon and black pepper, establishing a bright, slightly spicy top before moving into its heart of seaweed and white lily. The seaweed accord gives this fragrance genuine marine character -- salty and ozonic rather than just fruity-aquatic. The base brings unexpected depth with a substantial oud presence alongside musk, sandalwood, myrrh, and amber, creating a grounding woody finish that prevents the fragrance from feeling one-dimensional.

The result is a aquatic fragrance with real structure and complexity. It works best for someone seeking a fresh marine scent that doesn't shy away from woody, resinous undertones. Best suited to warmer months and daytime wear, it appeals to those who appreciate aquatics with substance. Fans of this profile may also connect with The Homesteader, The Romantic, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
marine
100%
citrus
100%
aromatic
100%
white floral
100%
oud
100%
aquatic
75%
fresh spicy
75%
amber
75%
musky
50%
warm spicy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Seaweed
Seaweed
Oceanic, slightly salty, and faintly iodine-like, seaweed adds a genuine marine quality that differs from the abstract ozonic 'freshness' of most aquatic notes. It smells of rockpools and tidal pools: organic, alive, and slightly primal. Used to add authenticity to aquatic compositions that want real sea air rather than a metaphor.
White Lily
White Lily
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
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.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Myrhh
Myrhh
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.
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The HomesteaderBest match84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Romantic84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
marine100%
citrus100%
aromatic100%
white floral100%
oud100%
Fragrance Family
Aquatic/Marine
EDP
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Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Shelter Island— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Bond No. 9 Shelter Island is $199.06. Without a coupon the lowest price is $199.06. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. The current best price is $199.06 and MSRP is $360.00. At $199.06 you save 45% vs retail.
What does Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Shelter Island smell like? +
Bond No. 9 is a New York-based fragrance house known for creating location-specific scents inspired by the city's neighborhoods and landmarks. Shelter Island, released in 2014, draws from the designer's connection to the Long Island retreat, translating its breezy coastal character into an aquatic fragrance. Shelter Island opens with lemon and black pepper, establishing a bright, slightly spicy top before moving into its heart of seaweed and white lily. The seaweed accord gives this fragrance genuine marine character -- salty and ozonic rather than just fruity-aquatic. The base brings unexpected depth with a substantial oud presence alongside musk, sandalwood, myrrh, and amber, creating a grounding woody finish that prevents the fragrance from feeling one-dimensional. The result is a aquatic fragrance with real structure and complexity. It works best for someone seeking a fresh marine scent that doesn't shy away from woody, resinous undertones. Best suited to warmer months and daytime wear, it appeals to those who appreciate aquatics with substance. Fans of this profile may also connect with The Homesteader, The Romantic, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Shelter Island? +
Top: Lemon, Black Pepper. Heart: Seaweed, White Lily. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood, Myrhh, Amber.
What fragrance family is Bond No. 9 Shelter Island? +
Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Shelter Island belongs to the Aquatic/Marine 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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