Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village by Bond No 9 is a luminous, airy gourmand with a strong emphasis on sweet, juicy fruits and fresh floral accords. It opens with a bright burst of cassis, litchi, and mandarin orange, creating a refreshing, tropical-fruity character that quickly evolves into a more balanced, sweetly musky composition. The core notes—ambroxan, praline, vanilla, and a subtle oak moss—deliver a faintly medicinal, slightly synthetic warmth reminiscent of Baccarat Rouge 540, though it lacks the heavy woody or burnt sugar elements. Floral notes of jasmine, peony, and water lily are present but not dominant; instead, they contribute a hydrated, soft feel akin to a clean, floral body wash. The dry down is creamy and subtly sweet, with a well-blended, gourmand-sweet finish that avoids cloying although some find it overwhelming. Many appreciate the fragrance’s ability to elevate everyday wear with its head-turning sillage and its pleasant, fresh, long-lasting trail—ideal for daytime and warm seasons. However, performance and longevity are inconsistent across skin types; some report strong, lasting wear up to 12 hours, while others find it nearly vanishing after 30 minutes. On some skin chemistries, it can develop a synthetic, plasticky ‘cleaning product’ aroma that many dislike, though others find that it slips into very pleasant sweetness and freshness after a brief period. The high price tag is frequently criticized, especially as there are few comparable fragrances of this quality in similar price ranges.