Dubai Black Sapphire by Bond No 9 bottle
Bond No 9

Dubai Black Sapphire

3.6/5 · 84 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.2/5
Sillage3.9/5
Day24
Night86
Fall100
Winter93
Spring17
Summer10
Our take

Saffron threads through the opening alongside a thick beeswax and honey blend that feels heavy on the skin. The pepper in the heart adds a sharp bite that cuts the sweetness without removing it. Turkish rose sits beside cedar to give the scent a floral woodiness that deepens as the balsams take hold. The sandalwood and vetiver in the base carry the scent outward so that it surrounds the person wearing it, and the resinous trail lingers on clothing long after the initial spray fades into the background.

Gurjan balsam and tolu balsam create a resinous richness that feels suited to a dimly lit restaurant where the air is cool and the tables are set with dark linens. It is a fragrance for someone who enjoys a bold amber presence and does not mind a powdery finish. The honey note is prominent, so anyone who prefers dry, mineral compositions will find this overwhelming. It suits evening wear when the air carries a chill and the night feels quiet.

The beeswax gives the whole composition a candle-like quality, as if the wearer is standing near a row of lit jars in a room filled with polished wood and heavy drapes.

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