New Haarlem by Bond No 9
Men Women 2003
Description
New Haarlem by Bond No 9 is a woody oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by perfumer Maurice Roucel. Its olfactory structure unfolds with top notes of lavender, bergamot, and green leaves; a heart of coffee and cedar; and a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli, and amber.
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
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Season
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About New Haarlem
New Haarlem by Bond No 9 is a woody oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by perfumer Maurice Roucel. Its olfactory structure unfolds with top notes of lavender, bergamot, and green leaves; a heart of coffee and cedar; and a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli, and amber.
Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Strong
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
290 votes
Value perception
Tied for the lead Very expensive / Fair price
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6 reviews
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I’ve tried several Bond No. 9 perfumes, and Lafayette St. is definitely my favorite. Wow, this is a serious onion bomb; it reminded me of Givenchy Play Intense but sweeter, niche, and sexier. What a rich scent.
This is my first Bond bottle, and honestly, I’m not a fan of coffee scents. For the price, I went with Jordan Legend instead, which is sweeter and suits me better.
I’m glad I didn’t buy this blindly; though I need to test Pure Tonka more, they seem very similar at first glance, even in performance, and the price difference would have been about 80 euros, haha. The scent is very pleasant—I remember receiving the sample while using a lavender room spray I love, and it smelled similar upon opening. On skin, it’s different because the coffee dominates quite a bit; it’s a soft coffee, like with milk, nothing dark or roasted. The vanilla softens and sweetens it slightly without becoming cloying; it’s very balanced (though always below the coffee, which is the absolute star). It lasts well for about 10 hours. Let’s see if I try Pure Tonka more; if it’s that similar to Mugler, this Bond is definitely redundant, though it smells great.
I’ve been wearing this fragrance for several days, even though I already knew about it. Its opening features one of the best coffee notes I’ve ever smelled, paired with a subtle bergamot that fades quickly. Gradually, lavender, patchouli, and cedar emerge. The feeling is slightly caramelized but also dark. I don’t see it as sweet as other reviews suggest. The vanilla is there but not the protagonist. The dry down is sweet and woody, leaning masculine. Performance is good, with decent longevity; it might lack a bit in projection and is better suited for cooler climates. I like it, but it doesn’t fully captivate me. It has quality and is a gourmand worth considering if you find it at a good price. It’s similar to Rochas Man, but the more you wear it, the more you notice the differences.
As people say around here, it’s the younger brother and heir to Rochas Man, a sweet yet different and pleasant perfume. Its scent reminds me partly of the honey drizzled on pancakes and sweet coffee. It has good longevity and sillage, but what I didn’t like was the price: $175 for a 100ml bottle, in the same range as Creed. Well, I didn’t know much about the brand and tried to find it, but the price didn’t motivate me.
One of the best gourmands I’ve tried so far and definitely the best from Bond No. 9 (a brand I’m not usually a fan of). That said, gourmands aren’t really my thing, and my friend @Cnidaria could pull my ears for calling it one of the best since I don’t know many from that genre. The coffee note is excellent. There are moments when it can be a bit cloying, and many people associate it with maple syrup (which I absolutely love). It’s like a better-made version of T. Mugler’s A Men, but more complex, sweeter, and without the burnt plastic note that sometimes appears in Mugler and is unpleasant. Much denser and more consistent than Rochas Man, though sometimes the Bond version feels too strong, medicinal, and less recommended for frequent use. If you love very sweet, caramelized gourmands, I think it’s at least an essential try.