Bond No. 9 2016 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Dubai Black Sapphire

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Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Dubai Black Sapphire opens with Neroli, Saffron, Honey, and Beeswax, settles into a heart of Gurjun Balsam, Cedar, Rose, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Benzoin, and Tolu Balsam. Bond No. 9's Dubai Black Sapphire carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive oud fragrance that you'll either adore or recoil from. It's got serious presence and a challenging animalic edge that isn't for everyone, but those who love it, really love it.
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Dubai Black Sapphire 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this isn't one for the office or casual daytime wear, as it will overpower. It shines in evening and formal settings, particularly dates, where its mysterious and opulent character can be fully appreciated.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Dubai Black Sapphire opens with a bold, waxy sweetness of honey and beeswax, brightened by neroli and a touch of saffron's spicy leather. The heart unveils a rich, dark rose, deepened by cedar and a hint of peppery spice, underpinned by the exotic Gurjun balsam. As it settles, a complex blend of sandalwood, vetiver, and warm, resinous benzoin and tolu balsam emerges, creating a potent and long-lasting scent that's both opulent and deeply earthy.

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