West Side by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
West Side captures a glamorous New York floral style, pairing an expressive bouquet with a smooth, sensual woody-musk base. Its polished sweetness and elegant projection make it especially appealing for romantic evenings and dressed-up occasions.
Is West Side worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, ylang-ylang and peony, rose and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and musk.
Scent Score: 78/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 69, reputation 89, versatility 87, layerability 92 and value 54, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2006 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, Peony, Rose, Jasmine, Orris
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Ylang-ylang
- Peony
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
West Side by Bond No. 9 belongs to the floral fragrance family. A lush, romantic bouquet of rose, peony, jasmine, and ylang-ylang softened by creamy sandalwood, warm amber, vanilla, and musk. West Side opens with Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, and Peony. The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Orris. It dries down to Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla.
How to wear West Side
On skin, West Side by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 1 spray West Side : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
West Side opens with Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, and Peony.
The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Orris.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla.
What to layer with West Side
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray West Side : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply West Side 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 West Side : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Hacivat by Nishane
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and jasmine.
Order: Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays West Side : 2 sprays Hacivat
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays West Side : 2 sprays Nomade
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays West Side : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Pairings to approach with care
COCOA BLANCO by Ellis Brooklyn
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. COCOA BLANCO brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer COCOA BLANCO on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays West Side : 2 sprays COCOA BLANCO
The Most Wanted Parfum by Azzaro
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. The Most Wanted Parfum brings a spicy contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Most Wanted Parfum on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays West Side : 2 sprays The Most Wanted Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood.
- Hacivat by Nishane — Both include bergamot and jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for West Side?
West Side opens with Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, and Peony. The heart brings Rose, Jasmine, and Orris. It dries down to Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla.
How long does West Side last, and how strong is it?
West Side by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear West Side?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and casual.
What layers well with West Side?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine. Apply West Side first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 1 spray West Side : 2 sprays CK One.
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