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subscribe to beauty blog via RSSBond No. 9 Is London-Bound
July 13, 2009 3:12 pm
Bond No. 9 has made a name for itself as the downtown perfume purveyor with a knack for bottling the essence of New York. But recently, the niche company seems to be growing tired of the isle of Manhattan. It crossed the East River this past spring, when Brooklyn served as olfactory muse, and this week it’s gearing up for a much longer swim when the new scents Harrods for Her and for Him will debut at the legendary London retailer. The joint venture marks the first intercontinental fragrance effort for both brands, a collaboration that was intended to produce a smell that evoked Bond No. 9’s eclectic, downtown vibe mixed with Harrod’s classic history—an ode to its esteemed past and its bright future. To properly execute this abstract concept, the women’s parfum starts with a single floral note, tuberose (apparently coveted by both British and American noses), and intermingles with leather, yielding a unique aroma that is both spicy and sweet. The juice is then fleshed out with earthy-citrus accoutrements like neroli, sage, nutmeg, and amber. The star-shaped flacon is, of course, all Bond No. 9, but the interlocking-H pattern on the bottle brings it right back to Harrods. Miller Harris, Neiman’s—your move.
tags: Bond No. 9, Fragrance, Harrods, Miller Harris, Neiman Marcus
