Dubai Diamond Collection in Ruby

Dubai Diamond Collection in Ruby by Bond No. 9 is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. The house lists its notes as bergamot, saffron, davana, rose, magnolia, geranium, amber, sandalwood, myrrh, cypriol and civet, without saying which you smell first. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Listed notes

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Cypriol Also called nagarmotha. Smoky, leathery, earthy — a vetiver relative.
Civet Sharp, faecal and intense on its own. In trace amounts it makes florals glow.

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