Bond No. 9 2019 EDP

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Gold Coast

by Michel Almairac

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Bond No. 9 Gold Coast is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Michel Almairac. Gold Coast opens with Red Apple, Apricot, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Rose and Watermelon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Bond No. 9's Gold Coast carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a divisive brew. For some, it's a classy, fruity-aquatic dream; for others, a harsh, synthetic nightmare. Definitely sample before you drop serious cash, its resemblance to other popular fragrances makes the price point a sticking one.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Powdery
  • Subtle
Gold Coast Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and certain office environments, particularly given its generally moderate to low projection. However, the price point and the potential for a synthetic edge mentioned by some reviewers might make it less ideal for formal settings where understated elegance is preferred.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Gold Coast opens with a zesty, juicy burst of litchi, red apple, and apricot, quickly introducing a fresh, watery essence. The heart blossoms with a clean rose and crisp watermelon, settling into a soft, musky cedar and a whisper of vanilla. It's designed to be a bright, effervescent concoction, but some find its aquatic and ozonic facets lean towards the synthetic, bordering on cleaning solution.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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