Chez Bond
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2016 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Purple Fig
ScentArt
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 one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as hell. You'll either get juicy Mediterranean fig and summer vibes, or you'll be smelling actual pickles, public bathrooms, and even... well, let's just say it gets challenging for some. Definitely one to try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 7% |
| Floral | 1% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 9% |
| Green | 44% | 44% |
| Sweet | 5% | 5% |
| Warm | 0% | 5% |
| Woody | 23% | 24% |
| Earthy | 9% | 9% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 29% | 26% |
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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 moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile enough for day-to-day wear, though some find it too potent for enclosed office spaces. The green and fresh aspects lend themselves well to casual and even some sporty settings, but it's probably too unconventional for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Green, Fresh accords and Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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