Named for the storied downtown shopping strip, Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex woody gourmand oriental that moves effortlessly from day to evening. It opens with a fresh-yet-fruity flourish of violet leaf, blueberry, cassis, and aromatic thyme, then settles into a heart of jasmine, cedar, and warming cinnamon. The drydown is where its seductive character lingers: suede, patchouli, oakmoss, amber, and a creamy swirl of vanilla and caramel lend a soft, edible warmth without tipping into sweetness. Composed by David Apel and launched in 2005, this Eau de Parfum delivers solid longevity and a refined sillage that reads sophisticated rather than loud. It suits anyone drawn to cozy, dessert-tinged woods with a polished, cosmopolitan edge worn equally well by men and women.
