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Sutton Place by Bond No 9 is a fresh, fruity-leathery fragrance with a prominent citrus and spicy opening, featuring bergamot, cassis, pineapple, and pink pepper. It evolves into a soft, sweet musk with vanilla and amber, underpinned by subtle leather and patchouli. The scent carries noticeable sweetness and complexity, but its performance is inconsistent—longevity is moderate at best, and it fades quickly into a skin scent, especially in warmer weather. Many users describe it as reminiscent of a refined, slightly generic body spray or a polished version of more accessible fragrances like Sauvage Elixir or Axe Phoenix, with occasional leather overtones that some find overpowering or headache-inducing. The dry-down offers a clean, slightly sweet, and aromatic character that appeals to some, while others find it bland or unmemorable. The bottle is praised for its luxurious design, but the high price point has drawn strong criticism, with the majority feeling it’s overpriced for its scent profile.
Pros
- +The fragrance has a distinctive and appealing sweet-leathery dry-down with vanilla and amber notes.
- +It performs well in cooler or spring weather and offers moderate longevity.
- +The bottle design is considered elegant and stylish, adding to its visual appeal.
Cons
- −Many users report that the scent becomes a skin scent after just a few hours, with minimal projection or staying power.
- −The overall impression is often described as generic, bland, or reminiscent of mass-market body sprays.
- −The pricing is widely considered excessive, making it feel unreasonably expensive for what it delivers.
