Short answer: Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace layers best with partners that share its musk, black currant and grapefruit and add one new direction. The strongest SCNTMIX picks are Yves Saint Laurent Libre, Versace Dylan Blue and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb. Skip dense oud, thick smoke and heavy gourmands that smother the freshness.
Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace layers best when one fragrance leads and the other has a clear supporting job: brightness, softness, texture, or depth. Start on clean, moisturized skin and let the first layer settle for 20–30 seconds before the second.
SCNTMIX combination ideas
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Yves Saint Laurent Libre 98% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace first, then 2 sprays Libre.
Why it works: Black currant and musk overlap, and Libre's lavender adds a fresh, aromatic edge.
Best for: office and casual
Versace Dylan Blue 97% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace first, then 2 sprays Dylan Blue.
Why it works: Grapefruit and musk overlap, and Dylan Blue's water notes make it fresher and cleaner.
Best for: office and casual
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb 95% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace first, then 1 spray Flowerbomb.
Why it works: Rose and musk overlap, and Flowerbomb's bergamot brightens it.
Best for: office and casual
Parfums de Marly Delina 93% fit · Pairs beautifully
Spray order: 2 sprays The Scent of Peace first, then 2 sprays Delina.
Why it works: Black currant and musk overlap, and Delina's bergamot brightens it.
Best for: office and casual
Is Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace worth layering?
Scent Score 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers.
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.
- Fresh, clean, never overwhelming. (buyer review, ★★★★★)
- Husband walked in: 'Something smells good.' (buyer review, ★★★★)
What to layer with Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace: how to build the blend
Notes that tie the best combos together: musk, black currant, grapefruit and rose.
What to avoid: dense oud, thick smoke and heavy gourmands that smother the freshness.
Best season and occasion: spring, summer and fall, especially for office and casual.
Spray order and how much to use
Apply the denser, longer-lasting fragrance first and the brighter one on top. Keep it to about three or four sprays combined so the blend can develop without becoming overwhelming. Each combo above lists the exact order the SCNTMIX engine recommends.
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Frequently asked questions
What goes well with Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace?
Yves Saint Laurent Libre, Versace Dylan Blue and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb score highest with Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace in the SCNTMIX mix engine.
What should you spray first when layering Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace?
Put the richer, longer-lasting scent on first. 2 sprays The Scent of Peace first, then 2 sprays Libre.
Can you layer Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace with a body lotion?
Yes. An unscented or lightly scented lotion underneath helps it last longer. Match the lotion to musk and black currant rather than adding a competing scent.
Fragrances in this layering guide
- The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.
- Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
- Dylan Blue by Versace
- Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
- Delina by Parfums de Marly