TriBeCa by Bond No 9

This is a delicious and special perfume, sweet but not cloying, a scent that makes my mouth water. Caramel, cocoa, and soft woody notes dominate. I have no regrets about the purchase: I wore it Wednesday afternoon and could smell it on my neck all day; people kept asking what I was wearing, and my boyfriend wouldn’t stop telling me how good it smelled. The next day I showered and it was still there; I put on another perfume, and Tribeca’s scent kept coming through. Another day passed, I showered again, and it was still there. I told my boyfriend I was crazy, but he could still smell it; he said he noticed it too. That night I couldn’t detect it, but the next day I smelled it in the car again! No joke! Thank God it was the seatbelt where it had soaked in. Its longevity is insane; it’s never happened with any other perfume, so I rated it 10/10. The scent is delicious, and the bottle, ugh, better not even talk about it.

I was disappointed after buying a decant of this perfume, which everyone spoke of in raptures and whose notes seemed like a delight to me. I thought it would be the best perfume ever, but upon smelling it, all I detected was a mix of gasoline, burnt caramel, jasmine, and chemicals. For the price of the bottle, I don’t think it’s worth it; I showed it to a couple of people, and they agreed it’s not something you’d want to smell, as it’s almost repulsive. I think the people saying it smells good are lying; there’s no way this perfume is pleasant, it causes nausea and headaches. I had to scrub the area where I applied it very hard because the scent was also very hard to remove. As for sillage and longevity, it’s a 10, but let’s be clear, it’s not pleasant. I keep it stored and occasionally smell it, thinking maybe I exaggerated the other times, but it’s always like a punch to the nose.

I was disappointed after buying a decant that promised so much. The notes seemed like a delight, but upon smelling it, I only detected gasoline, burnt caramel, jasmine, and chemicals. For the price, it’s not worth it. Others found it equally repulsive; it causes nausea and headaches. The trail and longevity are top-notch, but the scent is a nose-attack that I have to scrub hard to remove. I’m keeping it and sometimes wonder if I exaggerated, but it always smells bad.

It’s not exactly a dupe of Baccarat. It’s one of its cousins, sharing family vibes but not identical. Just as Cloud is the BR540 with coconut and whipped cream, Burberry Her is the one with berries and Instant Crush is the floral musk version. This is the caramel and chocolate cousin. Delicious. It’s supremely cozy, sophisticated, and almost delectable. Excellent performance, duration, and magnificent projection.

Zero resemblance to BR540! Everyone compares everything to that scent now. No, Tribeca is totally gourmand; it literally smells like you’re walking down the street and suddenly you smell an upscale bakery or café (haha) where everything smells like caramel or cocoa 🙂 BR540 doesn’t seem gourmand to me; it feels more like a sweet fragrance that isn’t gourmand.

It doesn’t resemble the BR540 at all. Everyone compares it to that scent. No, Tribeca is totally gourmand; it literally smells like you’re walking down the street and suddenly you smell a fancy bakery or coffee shop where everything smells like caramel or cocoa. The BR540 doesn’t seem gourmand to me; it’s more sweet without being gourmand.

Tribeca is an absolute treat. Notes of amber, caramel, hazelnut, cedar, and ambroxan make it sensual and addictive. It has nothing to do with BR540 or Lattafa’s Honor & Glory. The performance is marvelous, though the price is questionable. I recommend it, but trying it first is key because its profile might not suit everyone.

This perfume is spectacular. It’s sweet but not cloying. When I wear it, I want to eat myself. It’s the perfect definition of gourmand. Incredible. I’ve had it for three days and haven’t worn it out at night, but I imagine it must be delicious. 100/100.

It’s rich and has nothing to do with Baccarat Rouge 540. If there’s anything similar, it’s Honor & Glory, but it’s not a dupe. On my skin, the hazelnut and cedar stand out, followed by the sweetness of caramel and jasmine. I truly loved it.

It’s the improved version of Baccarat, more elegant and projects more in my opinion. It’s one of the best perfumes from the Bond house, and I sometimes like to mix it with Baccarat 540. It’s not overwhelming, yet it’s powerful.

I bought this perfume without expecting it to sound like BCR540, and if it does have that touch, honestly I like this one more, but it remains another dupe of the original Baccarat 540.

I just tried it and it’s a beautiful perfume. But checking Fragrantica, I see they associate it with Baccarat. Nothing alike. Both are exquisite in their own right.

It sounds playful and sweet to me, though I’m not sure why I got that impression. The longevity, however, is top-notch.

Well, I have the Arab inspiration which is BHARARA VIKING RÍO and I love it!

I’m fascinated by my first niche perfume; it was a blind buy.