Bond No. 9 2015 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Dubai Ruby

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Bond No. 9 Dubai Ruby is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Dubai Ruby opens with Bergamot, Saffron, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Sandalwood, and Civet. Bond No. 9's Dubai Ruby carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, powerful, and unapologetically bold, Dubai Ruby is for those who want to make a statement. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if you love it, you'll adore its unique Middle Eastern flair.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Dubai Ruby 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its eternal longevity and moderate-to-strong sillage, Dubai Ruby is best reserved for special occasions rather than daily office wear. Its opulent and sensual character makes it ideal for dates and formal events, though it's too heavy for casual or sport settings.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 Ruby opens with an immediate hit of exotic saffron, brightened by bergamot, leading into a rich heart dominated by a non-jammy rose, ably supported by geranium and magnolia. As it settles, a complex and luxurious base emerges, with creamy sandalwood, earthy cypriol, and warm amber, all underpinned by a subtle, animalic civet that gives it a luxurious depth.

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