Bond No. 9 2008 EDT

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Brooklyn

by Laurice Rahmé

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Bond No. 9 Brooklyn is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Laurice Rahmé. Brooklyn opens with Grapefruit and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Gin, Cypress, Geranium, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Guaiac Wood. Bond No. 9's Brooklyn carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, fresh, and sophisticated on paper, but the performance is shocking for most. If you're lucky enough to have it last, you'll love it, but for many, it's a fleeting whisper that vanishes quicker than a free bar tab.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Woody
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Brooklyn Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aromatic character makes it highly suitable for everyday wear, including the office and casual outings, as it won't offend. However, its often-mentioned poor longevity and projection mean it might struggle to make an impact in formal settings or on a lively date, despite its sophisticated scent profile, reserving it for more intimate encounters instead.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Brooklyn opens with a bright, zesty grapefruit and a kick of warm spicy cardamom, quickly leading into a boozy gin and juniper heart. The aromatic freshness is undeniable, balanced by crisp cypress and a touch of geranium. As it settles, a clean, subtle leather merges with dry cedar and guaiac wood, creating a refined, woody-aromatic dry down that is often praised for its fresh, almost cocktail-like quality.

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