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Bond No. 9

Bond No. 9 West Side

rose
floral
powdery
vanilla
woody
fresh
amber
EDP · 2006 · unisex

Bond No. 9 is a New York-based niche fragrance house known for creating scents inspired by the city's neighborhoods. West Side, launched in 2006, is one of the brand's signature releases and captures the essence of Manhattan's west side with a distinctly urban-romantic sensibility.

West Side opens with peony and amber layered over creamy sandalwood, giving it an immediate soft, powdery character. The heart deepens this floral profile with persistent peony and musk, while sandalwood and amber provide woody warmth underneath. The base settles into a clean, intimate blend of amber, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla that lingers close to the skin. The overall effect is a sophisticated floral with a powdery, slightly woody backbone -- neither strictly sweet nor austere.

This works best for those drawn to refined, understated florals with a touch of amber comfort. It's equally suitable for everyday wear and evening occasions, leaning slightly more toward cooler months when its creamy florals feel most welcoming. West Side suits anyone seeking a floral that's grounded rather than soaring. The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
rose
100%
floral
100%
powdery
75%
vanilla
50%
woody
50%
fresh
50%
amber
50%
musky
50%
yellow floral
50%
sweet
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
peony
peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 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.
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.'
peony
peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The RomanticBest match87% 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 Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
rose100%
floral100%
powdery75%
vanilla50%
woody50%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP

Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 West Side— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Bond No. 9 West Side is $147.38. Without a coupon the lowest price is $147.38. 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 West Side? +
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Yes. The current best price is $147.38 and MSRP is $395.00. At $147.38 you save 63% vs retail.
What does Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 West Side smell like? +
Bond No. 9 is a New York-based niche fragrance house known for creating scents inspired by the city's neighborhoods. West Side, launched in 2006, is one of the brand's signature releases and captures the essence of Manhattan's west side with a distinctly urban-romantic sensibility. West Side opens with peony and amber layered over creamy sandalwood, giving it an immediate soft, powdery character. The heart deepens this floral profile with persistent peony and musk, while sandalwood and amber provide woody warmth underneath. The base settles into a clean, intimate blend of amber, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla that lingers close to the skin. The overall effect is a sophisticated floral with a powdery, slightly woody backbone -- neither strictly sweet nor austere. This works best for those drawn to refined, understated florals with a touch of amber comfort. It's equally suitable for everyday wear and evening occasions, leaning slightly more toward cooler months when its creamy florals feel most welcoming. West Side suits anyone seeking a floral that's grounded rather than soaring. The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 West Side? +
Top: amber, peony, sandalwood. Heart: amber, musk, peony, sandalwood. Base: amber, musk, sandalwood, vanilla.
What fragrance family is Bond No. 9 West Side? +
Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 West Side belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
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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