Bond No. 9 2013 EDP

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Success

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Bond No. 9 Success is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Success opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Cardamom, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Chili, Rose, Tuberose, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Bond No. 9's Success carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a sophisticated, spicy vanilla dream, while others are left cold by what they call a powdery, plasticky mess. Definitely try before you buy, it's not for everyone.
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Success 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this fragrance demands attention, making it a bit much for the office. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events, especially in cooler weather, where its warm, rich character can shine without overwhelming.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Success kicks off with a bright, zesty hit of lemon and mandarin, quickly spiced up by cardamom and coriander. Things get warmer and more complex in the middle as chilli brings a subtle heat, blending with creamy tuberose and rich plum. The dry down is a luxurious embrace of amber and vanilla, grounded by earthy patchouli. It's a sweet, spicy, and deeply oriental journey.

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