The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
The Scent of Peace presents a polished, effortlessly wearable balance of juicy fruit, bright citrus, delicate florals, and clean woods. Its serene character works especially well in daytime settings, offering freshness and refinement without becoming overly formal or sweet.
Is The Scent of Peace worth it?
How it smells: Opens with black currant, grapefruit and lily of the valley, rose and black currant blossom at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood and musk.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 60, reputation 90, versatility 87, layerability 66 and value 45, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, gets compliments and smells fresh. A few say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 40 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2006 · Unisex
Key accords: Black currant, Grapefruit, Lily of the valley, Rose, Black currant blossom, Cedarwood
Top Notes
- Black currant
- Grapefruit
- Lily of the valley
Heart Notes
- Rose
- Black currant blossom
Base Notes
- Cedarwood
- Musk
Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9 belongs to the fresh fragrance family. A crisp, uplifting blend of sparkling citrus and black currant softened by airy florals and grounded in smooth cedar and musk. The Scent of Peace opens with Black currant, Grapefruit, and Lily of the valley. The heart brings Rose and Black currant blossom. It dries down to Cedarwood and Musk.
How to wear The Scent of Peace
On skin, The Scent of Peace 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 Beautiful by Estée Lauder. Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays Beautiful and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
The Scent of Peace opens with Black currant, Grapefruit, and Lily of the valley.
The heart brings Rose and Black currant blossom.
It dries down to Cedarwood and Musk.
What to layer with The Scent of Peace
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and cedarwood.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays Beautiful
Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black currant and musk.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Libre on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays Libre
Washington Square by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black currant, rose, and musk.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Washington Square on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays Washington Square
So New York by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black currant, grapefruit, and lily of the valley.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays So New York
Spring Flower by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Spring Flower on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays Spring Flower
Pairings to approach with care
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Opium has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Opium brings a gourmand contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 1 spray Black Opium
Tobacco Oud by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 31/99
Tobacco Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Oud brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Oud on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 1 spray Tobacco Oud
Related fragrances and why
- The Scent of Peace for Him by Bond No. 9 — Another version of The Scent of Peace from Bond No. 9.
- Beautiful by Estée Lauder — Both include rose and cedarwood.
- Libre by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include black currant and musk.
- Washington Square by Bond No. 9 — Both include black currant, rose, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for The Scent of Peace?
The Scent of Peace opens with Black currant, Grapefruit, and Lily of the valley. The heart brings Rose and Black currant blossom. It dries down to Cedarwood and Musk.
How long does The Scent of Peace last, and how strong is it?
The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear The Scent of Peace?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.
What layers well with The Scent of Peace?
Beautiful by Estée Lauder is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and cedarwood. Apply The Scent of Peace first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays The Scent of Peace : 2 sprays Beautiful.
Layering guide
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