Bond No. 9 2006 EDP

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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 sweet-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.
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West Side Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peony33%
Rose33%
Ylang-Ylang33%
Heartas listed
Amber50%
Sandalwood50%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Vanilla50%

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:
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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

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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