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North Bondi

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OUAI North Bondi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. North Bondi opens with Apple Blossom, Bergamot, Lemon, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. OUAI's North Bondi carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This polarizing scent has folks divided: some call it the ultimate 'clean girl' fragrance, evoking fresh hair and sparkling citrus, while others find it cheap, screechy, and riddled with an unpleasant 'pencil shaving' or 'hairspray' note. A proper love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Playful
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North Bondi 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, often described as a 'post-shower' scent. While some find it too sharp for office environments, its inoffensive nature generally allows for a decent office rating, though its sillage can be 'loud' initially. It's too light and casual for formal events.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

North Bondi kicks off with a zesty splash of Italian lemon and bergamot, brightened by sweet apple blossom and juicy raspberry. The heart unfurls into a delicate floral bouquet of airy rose, powdery violet, and heady jasmine. It all settles into a soft, musky base underscored by creamy sandalwood and a touch of earthy patchouli, creating a scent that aims for sparkling freshness but can sometimes lean into a sharp, almost synthetic cleanliness.

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