New York Oud
New York Oud by Bond No. 9 is an unisex eau de parfum from 2013 in the luxury price tier. It opens with saffron and black pepper, moves into oud, damask rose and patchouli and dries down to amber, musk and vanilla. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Heart
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Damask Rose The rich, jammy, honeyed rose. Deep and slightly wine-like.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
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