Bond No. 9 2006 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

West Side

by Michel Almairac

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Bond No. 9 West Side is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Michel Almairac. West Side opens with Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Peony, settles into a heart of Amber and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Bond No. 9's West Side carries an Acquired verdict, a rose-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast - people either rave about its boozy rose and vanilla elegance or recoil from a sickly, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it before you commit to a full bottle.
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
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West Side Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

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Accords

Rose
100%
Floral
83%
Powdery
67%
Vanilla
64%
Woody
60%
Fresh
58%

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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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and rich, boozy gourmand notes make it too imposing for office wear but perfect for dates and evening events. Casual wear is possible, especially in cooler weather, but it's certainly more dressy than relaxed.

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West Side opens with a rich, boozy rose, often read as red wine or even cherry, alongside the creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang. As it settles, a powdery warmth emerges, blending vanilla and amber with soft, woody sandalwood and a clean musk. The rose remains central, but it's a deep, opulent bloom, not a delicate fresh petal.

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