Bond No. 9 2012 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Central Park West

by Laurent Le Guernec

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Bond No. 9 Central Park West is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Laurent Le Guernec. Central Park West opens with Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Oak, Musk, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Bond No. 9's Central Park West carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This loud white floral bomb is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. If you adore strong gardenia, ylang-ylang, and jasmine, get ready for an intoxicating ride. For everyone else, tread carefully or risk a headache.
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Central Park West Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beastly sillage and extreme longevity, this fragrance is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's too potent to be office-appropriate but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Central Park West opens with a potent blast of white and yellow florals, dominated by an almost narcotic gardenia and sweet ylang-ylang, given a subtle kick by black pepper. As it settles, jasmine comes to the fore, intertwining with the creamy florals before transitioning into a woody, earthy dry-down of vetiver, oak, and moss. A sweet, slightly lactonic undertone ensures a rich, full-bodied experience from start to finish.

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