Bond No. 9 2012 EDP

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I Love New York for Marriage Equality

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Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Marriage Equality is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. I Love New York for Marriage Equality opens with Mandarin, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, and Sandalwood. Bond No. 9's I Love New York for Marriage Equality carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive Bond No. 9 offering, Marriage Equality swings from 'gem' to 'Axe spray' depending on who you ask. It's a bold, spicy-woody experience that's definitely not for everyone, but those who get it, get it hard.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Romantic
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I Love New York for Marriage Equality 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its spicy, woody character, make it a bit much for the office. However, it shines in more intimate or relaxed settings like dates and casual outings, especially during cooler weather. It's too distinct and heavy for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

This one kicks off with a spirited, spiced plum and mandarin burst, where nutmeg and cinnamon vie for attention, setting a warm, slightly boozy tone. The heart then whispers with a subtle floral blend of rose, jasmine, and lily, adding a touch of delicate balance before diving into a deep, comforting base. Cashmere wood, amber, and sandalwood create a rich, woody embrace, almost incense-like, that feels both luxurious and remarkably cozy. It's a complex journey from fruit-spice zest to a serene woody drydown.

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