Bond No. 9 2003 EDP

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Riverside Drive

by Maurice Roucel

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Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Maurice Roucel. Riverside Drive opens with Violet and Basil, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Bond No. 9's Riverside Drive carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Riverside Drive is a wildly divisive scent - some hail it as a unique, refined take on a fresh fougere, while others find its strong herbal notes jarring. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, particularly for those unaccustomed to prominent basil and oakmoss alongside fruit.
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  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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Riverside Drive 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

The fresh, clean, and herbal profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, with reviews highlighting its versatility and 'gentlemanly' feel. While some find it light enough for summer, strong herbal notes and a tendency for it to last a long time could be too much for formal or active settings.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Riverside Drive opens with a blast of green basil, brightened by a hint of juicy pineapple. This fresh, spicy start quickly settles into a more complex heart where powdery violet mingles with earthy patchouli and verdant oakmoss. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of cedar and sandalwood, maintaining an aromatic freshness throughout. It’s a woody, herbal journey with a distinct clean, slightly masculine character.

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