Bond No. 9 2006 Edp

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West Side

by Michel Almairac

Bond No. 9 West Side is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Michel Almairac. The fragrance settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, and Musk.

Our verdict on West Side: Acquired

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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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
West Side Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 42%
Fruity 1%
Green 3%
Sweet 36%
Warm 10%
Woody 11%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

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

Notes

Heart Notes

Rose 21% Peony 16% Vanilla 15% Amber 13% Musk 12% Ylang-Ylang 12% Sandalwood 11%

Performance

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

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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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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