Little Italy by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A sparkling burst of juicy Italian citrus brightened by delicate orange blossom and softened with clean musk and warm woods.
Is Little Italy worth it?
How it smells: Opens with clementine, mandarin orange and grapefruit, neroli at the heart, then dries down to musk.
Scent Score: 51/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 36, reputation 66, versatility 79, layerability 50 and value 21, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for the office and casual days. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Citrus · Citrus aromatic
EDP · Introduced 2004 · Unisex
Key accords: Clementine, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli, Musk
Top Notes
- Clementine
- Mandarin Orange
- Grapefruit
Heart Notes
- Neroli
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Little Italy by Bond No. 9 belongs to the citrus fragrance family. A sparkling burst of juicy Italian citrus brightened by delicate orange blossom and softened with clean musk and warm woods. Little Italy opens with Clementine, Mandarin Orange, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Neroli. It dries down to Musk.
How to wear Little Italy
On skin, Little Italy by Bond No. 9 has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, outdoor, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Invictus by Paco Rabanne. Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Invictus on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays Invictus and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Little Italy opens with Clementine, Mandarin Orange, and Grapefruit.
The heart brings Neroli.
It dries down to Musk.
What to layer with Little Italy
Invictus by Paco Rabanne
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and grapefruit.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Invictus on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays Invictus
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and musk.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays J'adore
Washington Square by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and musk.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Washington Square on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays Washington Square
Juice by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and musk.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Juice on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays Juice
Solar Power by Phlur
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli and musk.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Solar Power on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays Solar Power
Pairings to approach with care
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir by Jean Paul Gaultier
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Scandal Pour Homme Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Scandal Pour Homme Elixir brings a woody contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Scandal Pour Homme Elixir on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 1 spray Scandal Pour Homme Elixir
Grand Soir Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Grand Soir Eau de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Grand Soir Eau de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Grand Soir Eau de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Little Italy : 1 spray Grand Soir Eau de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Invictus by Paco Rabanne — Both include mandarin orange and grapefruit.
- J'adore by Dior — Both include mandarin orange and musk.
- Washington Square by Bond No. 9 — Both include mandarin orange and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Little Italy?
Little Italy opens with Clementine, Mandarin Orange, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Neroli. It dries down to Musk.
How long does Little Italy last, and how strong is it?
Little Italy by Bond No. 9 has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Little Italy?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.
What layers well with Little Italy?
Invictus by Paco Rabanne is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and grapefruit. Apply Little Italy first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Invictus on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Little Italy : 2 sprays Invictus.
Layering guide
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