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Bond No. 9 Governors Island

Bond No. 9 Governors Island

Scent Profile: Incense, Resinous, Musk, Woody, Balsamic, Smoky, Fresh
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Scent Pyramid
Top
Incense, Resinoid
Heart
Ambrox, White Cedarwood
Base
White Musk, Ferminized Vetiver, Muscenone
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Fragrance Details

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About the Fragrance

Bond No. 9 Governors Island by Bond No. 9 was released in 2018. It opens with incense, resinoid, moves into ambrox, white cedarwood, and settles into white musk, ferminized vetiver, muscenone.

The composition balances a brighter opening character with a drier woody foundation, creating contrast between lift and structure.

Quick Facts

Brand
Bond No. 9
Release year
2018
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Expected wear
Long
Scent profile
Incense, Resinous, Musk, Woody, Balsamic, Smoky, Fresh
Sample sizes
1 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml
Availability
Available

Production Status

Production status
In Production

Notes & Composition

Top
Incense, Resinoid
Middle
Ambrox, White Cedarwood
Base
White Musk, Ferminized Vetiver, Muscenone

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Incense, Resinous, Musk, Woody, Balsamic, Smoky, Fresh

Freshness provides lift while woody materials add dryness and structure, creating a balanced fresh-woody character.

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When to Wear It

Best seasons
Spring, Summer
Best for
Everyday, Work, Casual
Day / night
Day
Mood
Fresh, Clean, Easygoing

Lightness and freshness make this especially easy to wear for work, casual daytime plans, warm weather and active days.

Wear suggestions are based on the fragrance profile and listed notes; fragrance performance and preference vary by wearer.

Summary

Governors Island is built around incense, resin and modern musks, giving it a dark woodland atmosphere without an overloaded note structure. Incense and resinoid open with smoky balsamic depth before ambrox and white cedarwood make the center drier and more polished. The composition becomes softer in the base as white musk, vetiver and Muscenone add a cleaner, skin-like finish. That contrast between smoky resin and restrained musk keeps the fragrance atmospheric while still feeling smooth and wearable.

About the Brand

Bond No. 9 is a New York-based fragrance house founded in 2003, with a catalog organized around the neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural references of New York City. Each fragrance is named for a specific location or aspect of the city, and the house is known for bold, distinctive bottle designs alongside its compositions.

No Blind Buys offers a curated selection of authentic Bond No. 9 perfume samples and decants, allowing you to explore the house's New York-inspired range in smaller sizes before committing to a full bottle.

Sample & Decant Details

No Blind Buys offers authentic perfume sample and decant options for Bond No. 9 Governors Island in 1 ml, 2 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml. Sampling allows you to experience the fragrance in a smaller quantity before deciding whether a full bottle belongs in your collection.

No Blind Buys is an independent reseller. Fragrance samples and decants are rebottled from authentic fragrance bottles into smaller atomizers. Original manufacturer bottles and packaging are not included with decant purchases unless specifically stated.