Bond No. 9 2018 EDP

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Governors Island

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Bond No. 9 Governors Island is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Governors Island opens with Resins and Incense, settles into a heart of Cedar and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. Bond No. 9's Governors Island carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper chameleon. Some love its 'your skin but better' vibe; others can barely smell a thing, or worse, pick up something truly odd. Perfect for those who want a subtle, intriguing scent that plays peek-a-boo all day.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Governors Island Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense55%
Resins45%
Heartas listed
Ambroxan62%
Cedar38%
Baseas listed
Musk62%
Vetiver38%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its "skin scent" nature and soft projection make it ideal for office and casual wear, where subtlety is key. While some find it alluring for dates, its elusive performance might not suit every formal situation, and it's definitely not a sport scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Governors Island opens with a smoky hit of incense and resin, quickly softening into a warm, inviting heart of clean ambroxan and dry cedar. The base settles into a tranquil hum of musky vetiver, creating an almost ethereal, skin-like aroma that's both comforting and quietly magnetic. It’s a beautifully blended woody-amber that manages to feel both light and deeply rooted.

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