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Bond No. 9 - I love New York for All - Marriage Equality

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Anyone smell this yet? Is it worth a preorder blind buy?
post #2 of 92
I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot touche.
post #3 of 92
Actually the notes sound pretty good. Can't wait to sample this one...

Top notes: mandarin, nutmeg, plum.
Middle notes: rose, jasmine, ginger lily.
Bottom notes: cashmere wood, sandalwood, amber.
post #4 of 92
I haven't tried it, if it smelled good I'd get it, regardless of the name
post #5 of 92
I have smelled it . This and new Harlem is my favourite from bond for sweetness

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post #6 of 92
With so many releases by Bond No 9 already this year...Sample first.
post #7 of 92
Their I<3NY line is bland beyond belief to me....the best I could hope for would be it smelling "good." I could never imagine it standing out.
post #8 of 92
I think it's great, smells like a beautiful blueberry muffin. Longevity and projection are also really impressive, bordering New Haarlem territory.
post #9 of 92
While I love the message, they are trying to hard and have put out a product just to coincide with the company's thought process - a shame really
post #10 of 92
I'm holding out for I Love NY for All - Budget Reform (Swarovski Crystal Edition)
post #11 of 92
Haters will hate...
post #12 of 92
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Originally Posted by Akahina View Post

Haters will hate...

I am totally hating. if a Bond release were something special, I wouldn't be; but this just feels opportunistic.
post #13 of 92
Not interested.
post #14 of 92
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Originally Posted by amw9490 View Post

Not interested.

Ditto.
post #15 of 92
I own 2 bond and about 18 bon bons.

I would definitely say sample first tho I have never tried I <3 NY for All ME.

I love the 2 I have and will probably purchase 2 more around fall time.
post #16 of 92
I tried it at my local counter and I really liked it. I need to experiment further with a sample, but so far my impression is that I liked it enough to consider getting a bottle. Along with I Love NY for All, it is my favorite of the "I Love NY" series.
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Ditto.

Double ditto.
post #18 of 92
Looking forward to smelling this. Bond stuff has always been more miss than hit for me, but there are a few I really enjoy, and this one sounds like it could be interesting.
post #19 of 92
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Originally Posted by ajmc View Post

Double ditto.

Triple ditto. I haven't found a Bond that I liked enough to warrant a purchase yet. Out of the original I <3 NY line, I thought the men's version was nice. It had outstanding projection and longevity in the 14 hour range, but it smells like CK Escape, which I can buy for $40.
post #20 of 92
I'm just getting into the Bond fragrances but while some are good the whole line feels a bit opportunistic to me. I guess I'm old school. This is definitely NOT Guerlain. Admittedly some are good. There's also a few posts in this thread (not many) that seem, um, a bit nervous? Hmmmmmm
post #21 of 92
I will try it when I see it. If I like it I will consider purchasing it - regardless of the name.

But I think it is great Bond is coming out with a fragrance to honor the New York State Marriage Equality Act of July 2011. However, I am sure that in turn will have "some people" not even consider trying it - which is no big surprise.

From fragrantica.com:

Bond No. 9 is launching a new I Love New York fragrance in honor of the Acts of Marriage Equality signed on 24th July 2011. The fragrance is delicate and sensual woody - spicy. It opens with juicy notes of mandarin and gourmand plum, nutmeg and cinnamon. It leads to the "wedding" bouquet in the heart of rose, jasmine and ginger lily. Cashmere, sandalwood and amber are in the perfume’s base.

Available as 50 and 100 ml EDP. I Love New York for Marriage Equality was launched in 2012.

post #22 of 92
I love the plum note in Andy Warhol, so I will give this a chance
post #23 of 92
I have sampled some Bonds and found them all to be either boring, disgusting or both.
post #24 of 92
I could live with the date being the wrong way around on the bottle (if it's the one I've seen) but the I <3 NY brand name itself is a bit naff.
post #25 of 92
The Tea Party types wont give it a spin mainly due to the name - I dont know what the notes are but it could be an interesting mix worth trying.
post #26 of 92
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Originally Posted by zztopp View Post

The Tea Party types wont give it a spin mainly due to the name - I dont know what the notes are but it could be an interesting mix worth trying.

And others of us won't try it simply because we're fatigued by Bond No. 9. I don't want to give the impression that I'm against marriage equality. That has nothing to do with it.
post #27 of 92
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Originally Posted by zztopp View Post

The Tea Party types wont give it a spin mainly due to the name - I dont know what the notes are but it could be an interesting mix worth trying.

@ zztopp° - mandarin, nutmeg, plum, rose, jasmine, ginger lily, cashmere wood, sandalwood, and amber.
post #28 of 92
I can't think of a single house that I would not buy a fragrance from of I liked the scent. Nor can I think of a single fragrance I would not test because of the name or bottle design. But, we all have ways to narrow our choices down. My main deciding factor is how it smells. If I like a fragrance I will buy it regardless if it is from Bond, Guerlain, Creed, Oriscent or Calvin Klein as long as it lasts a reasonable time and smells amazing. This one sounds pretty nice and I can't wait to try it.
post #29 of 92
I'm extremely finicky when it comes to packaging and branding. Of course I wish I could say the scent is the only important element, but it's not 100% of the fragrance experience. At least 10% is bottling, packaging, branding, and general prestige. Bond has put out quite a few good fragrances but their branding is heading in the tiring direction. Those little quirks may be the x factor that turns off noses like mine and sends us in a different direction.

Of course I love the idea behind the marriage equality edition, and this edition's notes look highly intriguing to me, but all of the Bond names and brands are just such huge statements that it can overpower a more objective view of the fragrance and forcefully include subjective qualities.
post #30 of 92
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Originally Posted by petruccijc View Post

However, I am sure that in turn will have "some people" not even consider trying it.

I will buy it definitely!!!
post #31 of 92
Im slightly cynical of the Marriage Equality thang , speaks of a cash in to me but eitherway I like Bond a lot so will try it
post #32 of 92
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.............
post #33 of 92
I Love New York For Aliens From Alpha Centauri - A Hot Dog Lying Half-Chewed In Central Park Edition
post #34 of 92
Blueberry muffin note did someone say? ILNY For Her had a distinct blueberry muffin note too... that's actually a pretty good fragrance.
post #35 of 92
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Originally Posted by Akahina View Post

I can't think of a single house that I would not buy a fragrance from of I liked the scent. Nor can I think of a single fragrance I would not test because of the name or bottle design. But, we all have ways to narrow our choices down. My main deciding factor is how it smells. If I like a fragrance I will buy it regardless if it is from Bond, Guerlain, Creed, Oriscent or Calvin Klein as long as it lasts a reasonable time and smells amazing. This one sounds pretty nice and I can't wait to try it.

Generally agree, but I do have my limits. E.g. 1 Million would have to be very good to make me want to live with that abomination of a bottle, or Calvin Klein..it would be like returning to an abuse partner, after having had the "pleasure" of trying their Eternity and Obsession.
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Originally Posted by LloydLlewellyn View Post

I Love New York For Aliens From Alpha Centauri - A Hot Dog Lying Half-Chewed In Central Park Edition

I would actually buy those.
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Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

I would actually buy those.

Why, so would I! Lol!
post #38 of 92
I actually sampled this and wore this today and it is quite good.
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Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

I would actually buy those.

So Funny! LMAO
So many flankers!
I heard they're comin' out with I love New York Civil Union, and I Love New York Brooklyn II NEXT!
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Originally Posted by EarNoseThroat View Post

So Funny! LMAO
So many flankers!
I heard they're comin' out with I love New York Civil Union, and I Love New York Brooklyn II NEXT!
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Next is I Love NY for Thursday.
post #42 of 92
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Originally Posted by Akahina View Post

I actually sampled this and wore this today and it is quite good.

What's it like? The blueberry muffin comment above spooked me. The name just makes me giggle.
post #43 of 92
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Originally Posted by mikeperez23 View Post

What's it like? The blueberry muffin comment above spooked me. The name just makes me giggle.

I wore a spray of this today from a lab sample my local Nordstroms had. I have to say that the top notes were amazing. Mostly spicy with a bit of floral and a slight plum note. As the fragrance dried down a wonderful woody/amber smell became more evident. This is not a strong floral, just enough floral character is present to give the woods and spice some added body. Definitely a unisex scent and on my "to buy" list when it is released.

As for longevity, I only got one spray on my wrist and it lasted 4-5 hours before becoming a skin scent. I would expect better longevity with additional sprays.

The sanadalwood, cashmere wood and just a tiny touch of cinnamon give a woody aroma wrapped in a warm amber base that hints at a musk. Perhaps the best in the I Love New York line from Bond.
post #44 of 92
I like both.....I feel that the Marriage Equality scent is the best of this new line!
Gary
post #45 of 92
Gotta give this a try - and I want to sample the Father's Day again, too.

This one sounds a bit like Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, which I just got, so we'll have to see.....
post #46 of 92
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Originally Posted by zztopp View Post

The Tea Party types wont give it a spin mainly due to the name - I dont know what the notes are but it could be an interesting mix worth trying.

And the liberal democrat type will flock to it just because of the name. It works both ways. Since I don't know what the notes are, I can't tell you if I think it would be interesting or not. Seems like pandering to a certain crowd to me.
post #47 of 92
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Originally Posted by UKisGR8 View Post

And the liberal democrat type will flock to it just because of the name. It works both ways. Since I don't know what the notes are, I can't tell you if I think it would be interesting or not. Seems like pandering to a certain crowd to me.

Judging from your top rated scent (Le Male) I suspect this new fragrance will be way to masculine for you.
post #48 of 92
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Originally Posted by Akahina View Post

Judging from your top rated scent (Le Male) I suspect this new fragrance will be way to masculine for you.

If you say so. You really burned me with that zinger!
post #49 of 92
The name does seem like a gimmick. Don't know why Bond would bring politics into fragrances. I'll give it a smell if they carry it at the local Nordie's, but if it's anything like the rest of the I <3 New York lineup, I'm gonna pass.
post #50 of 92
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Originally Posted by mesaboogie View Post

The name does seem like a gimmick. Don't know why Bond would bring politics into fragrances. I'll give it a smell if they carry it at the local Nordie's, but if it's anything like the rest of the I <3 New York lineup, I'm gonna pass.

Exactly! It's really nothing more than cashing in on a political hot button and trying to be "bold."
post #51 of 92
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Originally Posted by UKisGR8 View Post

Exactly! It's really nothing more than cashing in on a political hot button and trying to be "bold."

Marriage Equality in NY is less of a "political hot button" and more of a law.

There does come a time when an issue stops being political. 10% of Americans still oppose interracial marriage, but there was a time when we stopped viewing them as people who are just on the other side of a political conservation.

The conservation in the case of Marriage Equality is still ongoing; but in the context of New York and a fragrance celebrating New York, it is not.

(I still have no interest in it, but I think you cannot talk about an "I Love NY" fragrance without understanding NY.)

Another interesting thing, which is uniquely NY, is that most of the money that bankrolled the legislation came from Republicans.
post #52 of 92
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Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

Marriage Equality in NY is less of a "political hot button" and more of a law.

There does come a time when an issue stops being political. 10% of Americans still oppose interracial marriage, but there was a time when we stopped viewing them as people who are just on the other side of a political conservation.

The conservation in the case of Marriage Equality is still ongoing; but in the context of New York and a fragrance celebrating New York, it is not.

(I still have no interest in it, but I think you cannot talk about an "I Love NY" fragrance without understanding NY.)

Another interesting thing, which is uniquely NY, is that most of the money that bankrolled the legislation came from Republicans.

I wish I could respond to this but board rules don't permit us to speak on politics. I stand by my statement that it is an attempt at cashing in on a political hot button because of its controversial nature. Believing in gay marriage or not, I wouldn't put my political statement on a product in fear of potentially losing customers.
post #53 of 92
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Originally Posted by UKisGR8 View Post

I wish I could respond to this but board rules don't permit us to speak on politics. I stand by my statement that it is an attempt at cashing in on a political hot button because of its controversial nature. Believing in gay marriage or not, I wouldn't put my political statement on a product in fear of potentially losing customers.

Agree 100%. I personally think they would be better served staying out of politics and stick with what they do best.
post #54 of 92
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Originally Posted by PalmBeach View Post

Agree 100%. I personally think they would be better served staying out of politics and stick with what they do best.

I can definitely see your point that it doesn't make sense, culturally, for people outside of New York. But the fragrance is called "I Love New York Marriage Equality." This is not a political issue in NY. It is a shared value that crosses all political boundaries. Marriage Equality in NY was funded by Republicans and passed by a Republican State Legislature. I'm sorry if this bursts your bubble of stuffing people into convenient pigeonholes, but the simple fact is that it's a cultural (not political) phenomenon for both NY and BN9.

I'm sure they do enjoy that it is politicized outside of NY, but that's not where they're selling "I Love NY' scents.
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Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

I can definitely see your point that it doesn't make sense, culturally, for people outside of New York. But the fragrance is called "I Love New York Marriage Equality." This is not a political issue in NY. It is a shared value that crosses all political boundaries. Marriage Equality in NY was funded by Republicans and passed by a Republican State Legislature. I'm sorry if this bursts your bubble of stuffing people into convenient pigeonholes, but the simple fact is that it's a cultural (not political) phenomenon for both NY and BN9.

I'm sure they do enjoy that it is politicized outside of NY, but that's not where they're selling "I Love NY' scents.


Are you kidding me, Their products can be purchased all over the world. Hate to burst your bubble, but it is not a New York phenomena, which I am almost certain you know, so why make a silly comment like that.

I will stick to my point, I personally feel that they should stay out of politics and do what they do best, and that is make fragrances.
post #56 of 92
Cool idea - nice unisex scent. I'm in!
post #57 of 92
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Originally Posted by PalmBeach View Post

Are you kidding me, Their products can be purchased all over the world. Hate to burst your bubble, but it is not a New York phenomena, which I am almost certain you know, so why make a silly comment like that.

I will stick to my point, I personally feel that they should stay out of politics and do what they do best, and that is make fragrances.

The "I Love NY" line of scents is produced in coordination with the NY State Tourism board. Yes, you can have them shipped anywhere. But the audience to which they are marketed is primarily NY, and anything bearing that logo is meant to celebrate NY culture. How do you not understand that when it's right there in the name?

I'm sure there is some guy in Alaska selling "Alaskans love guns" t-shirts. Do you have a problem with that? Guns are highly politicized most other places, yet Alaskans of all political stripes are fond of their firearms. I have no problem with that guy. I don't understand that part of their culture, but that's my problem not his.
post #58 of 92
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Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

I'm sure there is some guy in Alaska selling "Alaskans love guns" t-shirts. Do you have a problem with that? Guns are highly politicized most other places, yet Alaskans of all political stripes are fond of their firearms. I have no problem with that guy. I don't understand that part of their culture, but that's my problem not his.

I live in Alaska and Alaskans certainly do love guns! I've got a Springfield XD .45 myself in case a grizzly bear decides that life isn't worth living anymore (I'd have have to empty all 12 shots into it's head of course, but it's better than bear spray). There is an open carry policy here which means you can walk into a restaurant, store, or even a bank with your gun. However, guns and gay mariage aren't really on the same level when it comes to politics b/c guns are things and people are...well...people. I'm not trying to get in a political debate of course. I'm just stating my opinion. That being said, they also carry the I <3 New York line at the Nordstrom here but they haven't gotten the new Marriage Equality one. They JUSt got the Father's Day BN9.
post #59 of 92
Got to smell this on paper from a tester. I agree that it's a quality scent. To my nose it's another one of the new Bond ouds, but very light on the oud notes - something closer to Royal Oud, M7, etc. This would give the Swarovski Harrods Whatever Limited Edition scent a run for it's money with me - and I'd likely prefer this one.

Nice to see Bond bring some of its recent oud prowess into the more mainstream I<3NY series.
post #60 of 92
Just won a sample of this at a lovely perfumista site you guys probably know. I'm very excited to try it, will let you know my impressions... if you're at all interested, lol!
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