New York Nights

By the editors · 2 min readBond No. 9's New York Nights opens with a lush, almost narcotic white floral wave—gardenia and jasmine in full bloom, sweet but not sugary, with a faint bitterness at the edges. It's the kind of opening that fills a room before settling closer to the skin.

As it develops, sandalwood and patchouli anchor the florals into something darker and more grounded. The woods here are soft rather than sharp, creating a velvety backdrop that allows the flowers to remain present without overwhelming. In the base, caramel and coffee arrive as subtle undertones rather than gourmand showpieces—a trace of sweetness and warmth that recalls late-night cafés more than dessert counters.

The result is a floral-woody scent that leans evening without insisting on it. It suits those who want white flowers with weight, femininity with an edge, and enough richness to last through Manhattan midnight or its equivalent elsewhere.