Bond No. 9 2004 EDP

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Little Italy

by Francis Camail

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Bond No. 9 Little Italy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Francis Camail. Little Italy opens with Clementine, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Neroli, and dries down to a base of Musk. Bond No. 9's Little Italy carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - some reckon it's a photorealistic citrus gelato dream, others are convinced it's a £200 bottle of orange cleaning product or, worse, cilantro. Definitely try before you buy, or you might end up smelling like a hot kitchen or rotten fruit.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Bright
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Little Italy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clementine41%
Mandarin36%
Grapefruit23%
Heartas listed
Neroli100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent citrus blast makes it a bit too loud for the office and not formal enough. It shines in casual settings and for sport due to its refreshing nature, though some find it too fleeting for long-term wear.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Little Italy opens with a vibrant, juicy blast of clementine, mandarin, and grapefruit, so real you can almost taste the zest. This zesty freshness is soon joined by the delicate, slightly bitter floral touch of neroli, adding a touch of sophisticated greenness. It all settles into a soft, clean musk base, carrying hints of that initial sunny citrus through to the drydown. It promises a journey from a fruit stand to a warm, clean embrace.

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