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post #1 of 20
1/28/13 at 9:46pm
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Just got a sample of New Haarlem. While it's very intriguing, it can get distracting for me after a while. That said... I'm interested in trying out a few more samples from this house, but there seems to be so many! New Haarlem seems to be the favorite by far, but what else should I keep an eye out for?
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post #2 of 20
1/28/13 at 9:50pm
If you can, check a sample of Chez Bond. Pretty good juice!

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If you can, check a sample of Chez Bond. Pretty good juice!
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post #3 of 20
1/28/13 at 9:54pm
The only one I have ever considered wearing although I would personally never buy it, is Riverside Drive.
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post #4 of 20
1/29/13 at 1:20am
New Haarlem
Bleecker Street
New York Oud
New York Musk
New York Amber
Manhattan
I <3 NY for Him (Super generic, but very pleasant and lasts alllll day)
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post #5 of 20
1/29/13 at 1:30am
Washington Square
NY Oud
Harrods Oud
Harrods Oud Patchouli
Brooklyn

Stand outs for me. Especially Harrods Oud Patchouli, which I think is the best fragrance released in 2012 (with Interlude Man and Woman right behind).
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post #6 of 20
1/29/13 at 1:37am
West Side is very unique.
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post #7 of 20
1/29/13 at 2:12am
I think i'm an oddball when it comes to Bonds. I'm not a fan of New Haarlem. I think its nice, but i wouldn't wear it.

Bleecker street is pretty decent, although i never bought another bottle.

My favorite is Eau De New York. Its a really magical scent to me, i can't put my finger on what it reminds me of. But i find myself enchanted everytime i get a whiff.
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post #8 of 20
1/29/13 at 3:37am
I think of Bn9 fragrances as that loud-mouthed American who shouts everything, laughs too loud, and often tells dirty jokes so everyone can hear them. Standing beside him, is a refined, quiet British guy named Penhaligon's. His language is quiet and never off-colored. Bn9 often misses completely in it's recipies, but projects like crazy and lasts until you scrub it off. Most are foul, chemical smelling messes, but there are a few that work well. My favorite is New York Amber, I can also see the quility in H.O.T., Great Jones, and Eau de New York. Some like Riverside Drive, and Bleeker St. have a strange Fake Grape/chemical smell that ruins them. I have tested about 20 Bonds, and only like 2, and only own 1.
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post #9 of 20
1/29/13 at 5:53am
Depends on what you like:

Brooklyn and Bleeker St are the standouts to me and are the only full bottles I actually own!

Hamptons is good as well, though it seems feminine by the note breakdown, when worn by the right man it can garner many compliments.

I Love NY for All is a good gourmand.
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post #10 of 20
1/29/13 at 6:33am
The only two I would consider full bottle worthy are New Haarlem and I Love NY For All!
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post #11 of 20
1/29/13 at 7:00am
Most of the offerings from the Bond house are decent, but very overpriced for quality you are getting. Yes, they are unique, but they are more-so designer quality than niche quality.

New Haarlem is the best of the house.

Wall Street, Bleecker Street, Chinatown, and Cooper Square are nice, but it depends if you want to pay the price.
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post #12 of 20
1/29/13 at 7:15am
What's everybody's take on Gramercy Park? I've been getting into green fragrances recently and this one has piqued my interest.
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post #13 of 20
1/29/13 at 7:16am
Worth checking out:

Wall Street - strong, fresh, cucumber-like aquatic.
Bleecker Street - interesting floral and masculine aroma that begins with a blueberry note.
Riverside Drive - amazingly easy to wear, fresh, aromatic fragrance that features pineapple, sage, and sandalwood (my first Bond).
Cooper Square - formal, masculine; cognac and smokey tobacco segues into resins and amber.
New Haarlem - sweet, dessert-like oriental that is soft with vanilla and a touch powdery.
Chez Bond - masculine tea-based fragrance that is your go-to for work, formals, and special occasions; a staple, a classic. Not spicey like an 80s powerhouse.
Hamptons - sharp, floral; robust smell of a field of flowers just off the beach.
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post #14 of 20
1/29/13 at 7:28am
My favourites from Bond No.9:

Silver Factory (metallic incense)
West Side (juicy rose)
Chez Bond (citrus/violet leaf/tea- often compared to GIT)
Great Jones (70's/80's style chypre- often compared to Paco Rabanne)
I Love NY for All (chocolate/coffee/nut/vanilla gourmand)
Washington Square (honey/rose)

I love Chinatown (peach/rose) on my girlfriend.
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post #15 of 20
1/29/13 at 7:46am
All worth checking out IMO:
Bleecker Street
Chez Bond
NY Amber
NY Oud
Manhattan
I Love New York for Marriage Equality
Eau de New York
Montauk (a little too close to Bleecker Street for purchase, but if you don't have Bleecker Street, worth a look)
NY Musk
Harrods for Him (despite the name, it leans a little feminine, but a nice fragrance)
I Love New York for All
Brooklyn
Chinatown (leans a little feminine, but smells great and worth a look)
Silver Factory
Harrods Oud Patchouli



If you like green/fresh:
I Love New York for Fathers
High Line
Sag Harbor



If you like your Oud a little dirty:
Harrods Oud / HSLE



80's style powerhouse type:
Great Jones
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post #16 of 20
1/29/13 at 8:03am
I love Gramercy Park. It's very wearable, and great for Spring. Very much unisex as well. I find all of my Bonds (I have over 40) to have the most amazing longevity of any house. For a man, I would recommend:
Riverside Drive *
Hamptons
Harrods for Him *
Cooper Square
Wall Street
Saks for Him
Brooklyn
Great Jones
I Love NY for Him *
I Love NY Fathers *
I Love NY Marriage Equality *
The ones with stars are the ones that I would never want to be without.
I know that as I explored the line, I became open to some of the more floral scents, which I initially thought were too feminine; like NY Oud, High Line, West Side, and The Scent of Peace. It also expanded my interests to be able to wear something scents like Harrods Oud and Harrods Oud Patchouli.
Hope this is helpful!
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post #17 of 20
1/29/13 at 8:05am
I think the best ones are:

Harrods Oud
Harrods Oud Patchouli
I Love NY for Marriage Equality (I don't know why I like it but it just works)
Silver Factory
Washington Square

I find the very early fragrances to be terrible and the house has slowly been getting better over the last few years. They do make my most hated fragrance which is the sickly sweet milky vomity Chinatown.
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post #18 of 20
1/29/13 at 9:46am
I personally think Riverside Drive is by far the best of any I've tried. I own it and it's the only one I would purchase at least. Others that I thought were decent, but not worth the money were Chez Bond and Fire Island
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post #19 of 20
1/29/13 at 9:58am
I like West Side & China Town but they are on the feminine side
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post #20 of 20
1/29/13 at 1:31pm
Riverside Drive is the best masculine of the line imo. A green, fresh scent with great longevity and a classic twist.
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