Chez Bond
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2011 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
L’Arbre de la Connaissance
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Which Should You Buy?
Bond No. 9 has bottled a classy, confident green scent. Often compared to Creed's Green Irish Tweed, it stands on its own as a versatile crowd-pleaser, delivering freshness with a refined edge.
This is a fiercely divisive fig fragrance that's either a verdant masterpiece or an instant scrubber. Those who love it adore its raw, green fig tree realism, while detractors find its opening too harsh or even chemical.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 11% |
| Floral | 1% | 0% |
| Fruity | 1% | 14% |
| Green | 44% | 48% |
| Sweet | 5% | 16% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 23% | 13% |
| Earthy | 9% | 8% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 29% | 16% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and green profile makes it highly versatile for office and casual wear, drawing compliments without being overpowering. While elegant enough for formal events, its fresh nature might be less suited for very strict formal settings. Good longevity and moderate sillage ensure it works well across most occasions.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent green opening and strong projection might be too much for a formal office setting, but it settles into a unique fig scent that's perfect for casual wear. Some reviewers note its impressive performance, making it suitable for occasions where you want to make a statement without being overtly 'dressy'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Green, Citrus accords and Citrus, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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