New York Oud

Bond No. 9 · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2011

≈ $495 · 100ml · approx. retail

A plush oud-and-rose composition brightened with plum, saffron, and orange up top. White honey, musk, and vetiver round out a rich, resinous base for a modern New York take on the classic Middle Eastern accord.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEvening

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