I love a signature fragrance! Wearing the perfect scent that describes your personality or lifts you to another level just by wearing it is one of the best parts of putting together one's style. Finding that perfect scent isn't always the easiest task and going from counter to counter to procure it can be daunting to say the least. Luckily for me, I've been blessed (or cursed) with quite a keen sense of smell, and I have put that gift to the test when it comes to picking out the right fragrance. My nose is always tickled by the array of new fragrances cascading from between the pages of magazines or from getting a whiff of a new cologne or perfume that a friend is trying for the first time. Being exposed to new fragrances is an enjoyable past time of mine and these are just some of the ways I've discovered a variety of the best fragrances out there.
When it comes to fragrances, some of us already know the distinctive characteristics we like in our perfumes. We look for those fragrant notes that pique our interest and excite our nose: sweet, musky, woody, citrus, floral. These are just a few of the qualities that become favorites of ours and lead us to our ideal fragrance of choice. That said, sometimes what we really think we want turns out to be awful and what we think we'd never try in a million years might just become our signature scent. Kind of like men. So I strongly urge you take the time to actually try new fragrances on your skin and live with them for a bit before you decide to make a commitment.
In developing a new blog post, I stumbled upon Bond No. 9 when my coworker Hugh asked me to join him in trying their different fragrances at Saks Fifth Ave. I'd never heard of this brand of parfum, and as I am always looking for a great new scent, I eagerly got on board for the fragrance taste testing adventure.
When it came to purchasing his next fragrance, Hugh already knew that Bond No. 9 was an option for him and he had recently visited their counter in Saks Fifth Avenue. Being that there are probably over thirty options to choose from though, he asked for my help in deciding which one would be the best for him. Thus began our tour of fragrances offered by this delicious and innovative brand.
Bond No. 9 offers a myriad of fragrances from which to choose. Herein lies the heavy, yet extremely fun, task of deciding on the right fragrance for you. We traveled to our friendly neighborhood Saks where we were joyously greeted by the Bond No. 9 representative there, Tracy. Tracy was eager to let us try as many of the Bond No. 9 scents as we liked. One after the other, she sprayed the cardboard cards with a new fragrance and the tornado of scents began to swirl in our noses. We both found a love for Little Italy,and that was probably going to be the one that Hugh would purchase, but we couldn't let the others go unsmelled for fear we might miss another great option.
Part of the charm of this fragrance line is its branding. First, the packaging is fun and sexy; most of the bottles are in the shape of a half star. The design of the bottle may also be influenced by its inspiring name. So you might come across one that is clear glass or find a Warhol inspired look. You might just be tempted to buy a certain fragrance based solely on the bottle's design. Another favorite of mine about this line of fragrances is that they all carry the name of a region in the Uptown, Downtown and Midtown areas of New York City as well as New York Beaches. It's like taking a fragrance excursion of New York. We traveled everywhere from New Harlem, West Side, High Line, to The Hamptons as we sprayed each new bottle.
At first, because of trying fragrance after fragrance, along with just being in the heavily saturated fragrance department itself, the scents began to smell quite similar to each other and seemed to lack any real variety. After a while, I really didn't feel a connection to this brand of perfumes and I had basically ruled them out for me. But once Hugh made his purchase and we were lovingly sent home with a few of their samples, that's when I was really able to begin to take in the individuality of each fragrance. Having my own time with each fragrance lead me to discover the great characteristics that live within each bottle of the Bond No. 9 fragrances.
If you go to http://www.bondno9.com/shop/eau-de-parfum you'll see the many flavors offered by the company. Additionally, if you head to your local Saks Fifth Avenue, where Bond No. 9 is sold exclusively, you too can try out these different scents for yourself. Unfortunately I don't have the time or ability to tell you about every single one, so I'll just share with you what I have personally been able to enjoy thus far.
The Hamptons. I've never been there but all the stunning pictures in magazines as well as reality shows like Real Housewives of New York, have shown me that it looks to be a beautiful and relaxing summer destination. Well that's exactly what you get when you open this bottle. Taking a whiff of this scent is like smelling the sand on the beach on a beautiful summer day. That's the charm of the fragrances of Bond No. 9; each scent works to take you to the place or describe the location after which the fragrance is named.
Try High Line and you get to enjoy a clean, fresh scent with a touch of New York City attitude. It's great for everyday use and in my opinion, could be worn by a man or woman. It's sweet, but not too sweet. With notes of Purple Love Grass, Indian Rhubarb, and Bur Oak, this scent is distinctive and a joy to wear. Check out http://www.bondno9.com/shop/eau-de-parfum/downtown/view/bond-no-9-high-line to see the description of this fragrance which includes the ingredients and notes that you'll smell. So far, I definitely plan to keep this one in my arsenal.
We've now come to my current personal favorite, Washington Square. Seeing as how my favorite quality of a scent is sweet, this eau de parfum is a winner for me. Its notes of Honey, Vintage Amber, and Leather Accord, to name a few, keep this scent sweet yet masculine. Here again I would recommend this fragrance for a man or a woman. Everyone's different and we all have our own preferences for what works for us and with our own body chemistry, and that's what's nice of about these fragrances. You can try as many as you want and probably find a few that not only smell great, but also work well with you.
Some of us may be lucky enough to have a library of colognes, perfumes, and eau de toilettes to choose from each day, (with names like Chanel No. 5, Pi, or Axe staring you in the face) but you can create your own library from the many options in the Bond No. 9 line. Pick one depending on your mood or where your headed for the day or just because it is now your signature fragrance. I've found myself doing that already with the few samples I'm using now and it really makes the day that much better. So enjoy your fragrance taste test of Bond No. 9 and discover what makes this brand so unique.
Cheers,
The Chic Chanteur
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