Bond No. 9 2016 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Dubai Amber

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Bond No. 9 Dubai Amber is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Dubai Amber opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Gurjun Balsam, Guaiac Wood, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Bond No. 9's Dubai Amber carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a powerhouse amber, oud, and saffron scent that demands attention. It's potent and polarising, with a bold, animalic edge that people either adore or find challenging. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Dubai Amber 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This perfume's long-lasting performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting, where it could overwhelm. Its opulent, attention-grabbing profile is perfect for special evenings, formal events, or a memorable date night, as many reviewers highlight its 'expensive' and 'beast mode' qualities.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Dubai Amber opens with a vibrant, spicy burst of pink pepper and saffron, brightened by bergamot and a hint of raspberry sweetness. This quickly transitions into a rich, complex heart where guaiac wood and gurjun balsam intertwine with subtle rose and jasmine. The real star is the dry-down: a deep, resinous amber, enhanced by warm cedar and a creamy vanilla, with an undeniable animalic undertone that some interpret as oud or civet, adding a daring, luxurious depth.

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