Bond No. 9 Expands Dubai Collection

Luxury perfume company Bond No. 9 is channeling Dubai for the third time, with a new collection of scents inspired by the Gulf State metropolis.
 
The first Bond No. 9 Dubai scents (Indigo, Emerald, and Ruby) debuted in 2015; they were followed by Citrine, Amethyst, and Amber in 2016.
 
Dubai III, which makes Bond No. 9 Dubaia full-fledged collection, includes Black Sapphire, Jade and Garnet. The new fragrances are due out on Nov 1.
 
Dubai Black Sapphire holds an obvious masculine appeal, yet has a mellowness that will compliment an assertively feminine woman, according to Bond No. 9.  Its top notes—citrusy neroli blended with spicy-mellow saffron and beeswax—are followed by the only floral, resplendent Turkish rose, surrounded by balsamic gurjun, resinous cedarwood, and a hit of pungent pepper. The scent dries down with oud and Siam benzoin, soothing sandalwood, cinnamon-like tolu balm, and earthy vetiver.
 
Dubai Jade blends sparkling florals with languid incense. Starting off with violet leaves, tart raspberry, and warming cumin, it segues into floral heart—rose, lily, and jasmine—played out against crisp, clean cedarwood. There is a mélange of syrupy base notes—resinous amber and ambrette, sensual musk, oud, and leather-like birch tar, according to the compnay.

In Dubai Garnet,a  romantic floral bouquet starts with a brisk wakeup call: citrusy bergamot, musky blackberry, licorice-like cardamom, invigorating seaweed, and pink pepper. Rose is a major mid-note, accompanying magnolia, jasmine, and lavender, along with succulent plum and spicy cumin. Classic base notes—musk, amber, myrrh and vetiver—give staying power, while oak moss adds a creamy-soft hint of chypre.

The Dubai scents are housed in the Bond No. 9 bottle decked with Arabic starbursts on a gold background, while an arched door bearing the gemstone name of each scent beckons front and center. The retail price for 100ml is $550.