West Side and Bryant Park are the latest two fragrances from Bond no. 9, the perfume house that is mapping New York City’s neighborhoods in scent. Both were created by perfumer Michel Almairac of Robertet, and while neither is a soliflore, both feature prominent rose notes.
West Side launched last year, and was intended as an homage to the musical heritage of the West Side (you can see a picture of the bottle here). In addition to rose, the notes include ylang ylang, peony, sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla.
Early reports that West Side had some affinity to Lancome Mille et Une Roses were intriguing…
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