Bond No. 9 2016 EDP

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Liberty Island

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Bond No. 9 Liberty Island is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Liberty Island opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Marshmallow and Musk. Bond No. 9's Liberty Island carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive Bond No. 9 creation, Liberty Island is a fizzy citrus blast with a sometimes-there marshmallow sweetness. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with patchy performance, leaving many wondering if it's worth the niche price tag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Modern
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Liberty Island 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean nature makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, with some finding it office-friendly due to its moderate sillage. However, its often-reported short longevity and inconsistent marshmallow note prevent it from being a strong contender for formal or intimate date nights.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Liberty Island opens with a vibrant, almost effervescent burst of mandarin and bergamot, underscored by the tart juiciness of blackcurrant. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a clean white floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom emerges, lending a soft, almost shampoo-like freshness. The promised marshmallow base struggles to make a consistent appearance, often blending subtly with a clean musk, resulting in a light, fresh dry-down with hints of powdery sweetness.

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