Chez Bond by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Chez Bond presents a clean, urbane interpretation of green woods, opening with bright bergamot, tart black currant, and freshly cut grass. Its leafy heart and refined cedar settle into a smooth base of sandalwood, vetiver, and oakmoss, making it especially versatile for polished daytime wear.
Is Chez Bond worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, black currant and grass, violet leaf and cedar at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and vetiver.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 63, reputation 78, versatility 87, layerability 72 and value 48, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, smells fresh and gets compliments. A few say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 53 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2003 · Men
Key accords: Bergamot, Black Currant, Grass, Violet Leaf, Cedar, Plum
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Black Currant
- Grass
Heart Notes
- Violet Leaf
- Cedar
- Plum
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Oakmoss
Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Chez Bond by Bond No. 9 belongs to the woody fragrance family. A crisp, polished green-woody fragrance blending sparkling citrus and leafy violet with cedar, vetiver, and mossy depth. Chez Bond opens with Bergamot, Black Currant, and Grass. The heart brings Violet Leaf, Cedar, and Plum. It dries down to Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
How to wear Chez Bond
On skin, Chez Bond by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, outdoor, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Chez Bond opens with Bergamot, Black Currant, and Grass.
The heart brings Violet Leaf, Cedar, and Plum.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
What to layer with Chez Bond
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and plum.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Gentleman by Givenchy
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gentleman on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays Gentleman
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and plum.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays J'adore
Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black currant and cedar.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Libre on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays Libre
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, plum, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Pairings to approach with care
Oajan by Parfums de Marly
Not Recommended · 31/99
Oajan has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oajan brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oajan on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 1 spray Oajan
Black Phantom - Memento Mori by Kilian
Not Recommended · 33/99
Black Phantom - Memento Mori has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Phantom - Memento Mori brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Phantom - Memento Mori on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Chez Bond : 1 spray Black Phantom - Memento Mori
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, cedar, and plum.
- Gentleman by Givenchy — Both include bergamot, cedar, and vetiver.
- J'adore by Dior — Both include bergamot, cedar, and plum.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Chez Bond?
Chez Bond opens with Bergamot, Black Currant, and Grass. The heart brings Violet Leaf, Cedar, and Plum. It dries down to Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
How long does Chez Bond last, and how strong is it?
Chez Bond by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Chez Bond?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.
What layers well with Chez Bond?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and plum. Apply Chez Bond first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Chez Bond : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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