Bond No. 9 2016 EDP

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Dubai Garnet

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Bond No. 9 Dubai Garnet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Dubai Garnet opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Seaweed, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Bond No. 9's Dubai Garnet carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A pretty, rather feminine fruity-floral amber with a Middle Eastern whisper, utterly let down by performance issues. It’s lovely if you can get past the abysmal longevity and projection for the price. Massively overpriced for what it delivers.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sensual
  • Clean
  • Luxurious
  • Subtle
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Dubai Garnet 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Given its poor longevity and projection, this fragrance is best suited for intimate settings where a subtle scent is preferred. It's gentle enough for casual wear, but too weak for formal occasions or sports.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Garnet opens with a fruity burst of juicy blackberry and bright bergamot, spiced gently with pink pepper and cardamom, underpinned by an unusual marine hint of seaweed. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of jammy rose and delicate jasmine, softened by magnolia and a touch of plum. As it settles, a warm amber base emerges, blended with earthy vetiver, green oakmoss, and a sensual musk, leaving a soft, slightly mysterious trail.

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