Acquired

Bond No. 9 2011 Extrait

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New York Amber

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Bond No. 9 New York Amber is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2011. New York Amber opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oud. Bond No. 9's New York Amber carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

Divisive and bold, New York Amber is a beast of a scent that some adore for its rich, oriental character and others reject as synthetic and overwhelming. Be warned: it's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance, with monstrous projection and longevity.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
New York Amber Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its enormous sillage and longevity, New York Amber is far too overpowering for an office environment. It shines in evening settings - perfect for a sophisticated date or formal event where its bold character can make a commanding statement.

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About

An intense, opulent amber fragrance, New York Amber doesn't hold back. It opens with an almost medicinal oud and bold rose, spiced sharply with pepper and nutmeg, softened by sweet saffron. As it settles, a warm, resinous benzoin and myrrh emerge, grounded by sandalwood, though the amber itself often takes a backseat to the powerhouse rose and oud. It's a complex, oriental potion, with a prominent soapy-floral undertone that adds to its polarising nature.