Hamptons by Bond No. 9

Brand: Bond No. 9

Concentration: EDP

What it smells like

A breezy coastal bouquet of sparkling citrus, sunlit white flowers, creamy sandalwood, and soft musk.

Is Hamptons worth it?

How it smells: Opens with bergamot, lime (linden) blossom and lemon, jasmine and Turkish rose at the heart, then dries down to musk and sandalwood.

Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, reputation 59, versatility 87, layerability 91 and value 52, each out of 100.

Buyers say it smells fresh and gets compliments. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 22 FragranceNet reviews.

Scent Character

Floral · Fresh Floral

EDP · Introduced 2005 · Unisex

Key accords: Bergamot, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lemon, Sage, Cedar, Jasmine

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lime (Linden) Blossom
  • Lemon
  • Sage
  • Cedar

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Hamptons by Bond No. 9 belongs to the floral fragrance family. A breezy coastal bouquet of sparkling citrus, sunlit white flowers, creamy sandalwood, and soft musk. Hamptons opens with Bergamot, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lemon, Sage, and Cedar. The heart brings Jasmine, Turkish Rose, and Magnolia. It dries down to Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.

How to wear Hamptons

On skin, Hamptons 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 Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Hamptons : 1 spray Oud Wood and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Hamptons opens with Bergamot, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lemon, Sage, and Cedar.

The heart brings Jasmine, Turkish Rose, and Magnolia.

It dries down to Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.

What to layer with Hamptons

  • Tom Ford Oud Wood bottle

    Oud Wood by Tom Ford

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and amber.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 1 spray Oud Wood

  • Le Labo Santal 33 bottle

    Santal 33 by Le Labo

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and amber.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal 33 on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 2 sprays Santal 33

  • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue bottle

    Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, jasmine, and musk.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 2 sprays Light Blue

  • Calvin Klein CK One bottle

    CK One by Calvin Klein

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lemon, and cedar.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 2 sprays CK One

  • Dior Fahrenheit bottle

    Fahrenheit by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lemon, and cedar.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 1 spray Fahrenheit

Pairings to approach with care

  • Azzaro The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense bottle

    The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense by Azzaro

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    Not Recommended · 30/99

    The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 1 spray The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense

  • Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum bottle

    Hero Elixir de Parfum by Burberry

    Not Recommended · 32/99

    Hero Elixir de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Hero Elixir de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hero Elixir de Parfum on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Hamptons : 1 spray Hero Elixir de Parfum

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Hamptons?

Hamptons opens with Bergamot, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Lemon, Sage, and Cedar. The heart brings Jasmine, Turkish Rose, and Magnolia. It dries down to Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.

How long does Hamptons last, and how strong is it?

Hamptons by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Hamptons?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.

What layers well with Hamptons?

Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and amber. Apply Hamptons first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Hamptons : 1 spray Oud Wood.

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