Bryant Park

Having now reviewed about 30 perfumes from the House of Creed, self-proclaimed perfumers of the royal rich, famous and powerful since 1760, I feel compelled to begin my first Bond no. 9 review by observing that I find absolutely no basis whatsoever for the oft-repeated allegation that Bond no. 9 somehow copied or "ripped off" Creed. I defy, in this case, anyone to identify the Creed--or any other--fragrance that BRYANT PARK is supposedly a copy of. BRYANT PARK is a luscious, innovative modern chypre which skillfully blends notes too often applied heavyhandedly in recent perfume creations. I am thinking here in particular of pink peppercorn, raspberry, and patchouli. These strong, distinctive notes, whose clarion voices cry out for attention, vying for the leading role and sometimes completely drowning out less assertive notes, work together in BRYANT PARK as a chorus, with rhubarb, rose, and lily of the valley equally important. I really love this composition: smooth and luscious with an oakmoss-free chyprelike quality of thickness. I could spray this gorgeous creation on all day long. Which brings me to the only criticism I have of BRYANT PARK: it's delicious addictiveness may lead to serious financial troubles down the line, for the longevity is quite poor. In order to continue to ride along this cloud of olfactory heaven, I must reapply BRYANT PARK every couple of hours or so. But honestly, the stuff is so delectable that I'm beginning to appreciate what it must be like to be a crack addict: I just don't care!

This is also my favourite among all the Bond No 9's, and I love it. As F_A said, yes, it's really refereshing and sparkling. On me, Bryant Park smells really linear, even though this could seem to be boring, but the perfume shines in a special way. I get a lot of patchouli, which blended really well with the florals and fruits. So the earthy (even a little bit medicine-like) patchouli scent has been softened and the perfume gets a little bit femininer. There's no really distintive notes beside the patchouli, and everything's blended well like a piece of transparent art deco glass. Some might feel Bryant park is still kinda too edge or too mausculine, but to me, I think it's just perfectly representing the indepandent woman who will wear it. Don't know why when I wear it, I can imagine the feeling of runway, the light, the make-ups, the fashion, the drinks and maybe the atmosphere there etc. When you are wearing it, it's close to you, boosting your confidence as if you are standing under the spotlight; but to the others, it's nice, but in a sharp and a little distant way, as if it's saying "Don't mess with me'. it's definetely not the sweet seductive sexy kitten, but a grown-up proud wolf who knows what she wants.

After few weeks of sniffing it from the decant with thoughts - "hmmm...spicy till point of camphore", medicinal way- its on my skin. On purpose I didn't look at the notes before, wanted to compare what I smell with the "actual thing" On the skin - wow, its JUST a spicy-rose, or patchoili-rose, another strange comparison which came to my mind - good old wine from dusted bottles in French countryside as something in it recalls the smell of wine barrel. With hint of raspberry. I Am not a fan of prominent rhubarb - but its not usual open rhubarb - actually quite invisible one, playing his role of connection in between fruit and floral. But still on me its big tall roses on the table in the vase, glass of dark French wine, and it is evening, when flowers producing more scent, you drink your wine slowly, you enjoy the rich scent of roses. Very vivid fragrance!

Michel Almairac you've done it again! I have to profess that if I've seen that he's concocted a new fragrance, I have to try it. I've liked a lot of the fragrances he's come out with and this one does not disappoint. This is one of my very first Bond No. 9 fragrances, back when they offered <20 fragrances. I used to walk by the Bond store on bond street every day on my way home and think it was this hidden gem.....Until everyone started talking about it years later and i sort of lost my love for it. This was back when DBGB used to still be around a block and a half away. I LOVE this scent. It's definitely a strong and peppery sweet scent but not cloyingly sweet and then it mellows out to a beautiful patchouli rose.

Really nice after a while, but it's a bit of a punch in the nose at the onset. I assume it's the rhubarb/pink pepper. It goes away, and you're left with a velvety luscious cream berry scent, unlike anything I've ever experienced. Very unique.

Delightful clean dry down after an off putting hairspray opening. Edit. This is a lot smoother in the opening today, Im experiencing a playful floral berry that lasts and lasts. The perfumer, Michael Almarac, is one of my favorites.

I was clumsy yet again, so spilled almost 0,7 ml on my left wrist (It happens too often, clumsy me). But - I must say it's not such a disaster as the opening is very pleasent. It opens with gorgeous, fresh rapsberries, which for a moment are almost sickly sweet. Thanks good - after the first seconds and my shock about the fact that I have again overapplied something, it turns to a really comfy, warm rose scent. The rose here is very refreshing, feminine and romantic. Together with raspberry it makes this perfume a "girly fantasy". I can feel patchoulli appear, so this from a "fruity floral" turns to a "chypre", which makes the rose appear little bot colder and grown up. From the top notes I cannot feel anything. Which is extremely good. Rhubarb? Please, no. I get only refreshing raspberry and combo of patchoulli and rose. The scent itself is very enjoyable and I think should not offend anyone, so would be a perfect, but pricy gift to every girly girl. Perfectly suited for office and everyday wear. I will pass on this one, as I do not find this to be something "special". On the other hand my boyfriend, sitting in front of the other computer 2 metres away from me is constantly sniffing air and asking what is this marvelous scent. I'm saying - it's Bond no 9 - Bryant park. Do you like it? He responds - I LOVE IT. I say - will you buy it for me then? It's 138$ and I'll wear it for you. His respond? Can I buy you something cheaper? Oh, well. So no Bryant Park for me. Would gladly receive this as a gift as I think it is a crowd pleaser, but would not buy it myself.

A fruity floral, but a good one, if you like fruity. This one is not my favorite Bond scent, but it's nice and it lasts longer than most fruity scents. I got a deal on it, so it's fine. It could use more complexity. The dry down is straight up red berries on me. I probably won't repurchase but will enjoy this while I have it. 6/10 overall Just don't pay full price for it. It's not worth it. EDIT - be prepared to reapply often. I still like it but, do NOT pay full price. I'm thinking that Rhubarb and me...well, once the bottle is done, we will be parting ways. Nothing really wrong with it. Just not a stand out and CERTAINLY not worth full price. Kinda smells like a celebrity scent..you know, half of them are fruit fests.

My first Bond 9 and it’s ok. A fruity patchouli that doesn’t try to do anything remarkably original and has no noticeable lasting power to speak of. On a positive note, as someone who generally avoids fruity patchoulis, I actually like this one. It’s more raspberry than anything else which reminds me of all the fragrances I enjoyed as a kid. I’d say if you love this, there are much cheaper alternatives that do the same thing. 6/10 I'll say, this smells good on paper/clothes.

I've been on the fence on this fragrance but have decided that I do enjoy it, just don't think it is worth the money for how long the fragrance lasts. I get a little bit of the rhubarb in the beginning but then it immediately dries down to a sweet more musky smell, still enjoyable. I only wished that this fragrance lasted longer. It was gone after a couple of hours! Not worth the money that Bond no.9 fragrances go for...

Bryant Park had me at first sniff, very sweet and luscious. Only problem is that I have to practically bathe myself in it in order for me to get an occasional whiff of it shortly after applying it. Nobody else is going to smell it unless they put their nose to your skin. Zero sillage and lasting power, very disappointing in that aspect.

This was among my samples and I tried it around 4 times. It begins with sort of an earthy smell, pleasant, then develops the pepper and rose scents. It clings to the skin gently- there is no va-voom to it. It is pleasant, light, and relaxed. But who wants to afford it when there are better, more affordable fragrances out there?

I don't know why this perfume is reminding me of Delina & Delina Exclusive. Am I the only one???? After smelling the mentioned above perfumes, I feel that Rahubub, rose & Amber are common notes, and it feels very close. Were the Delinas from Parfums de Marly inspired by this?

You definitely get the pink pepper and rose, I wouldn’t say fruity for me is more musky floral, not an old lady musky but pretty mature, secure. I like it but I don’t think is worth the price

Great clean scent. Good for work and working out. Top notes are Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley; middle notes are Rose and Patchouli; base notes are Raspberry and Amber.

This is a striking and interesting fragrance. It was not love at first sniff. I found it too powerful and sharp and wasn’t sure if that was a good or bad thing. I’ve come to describe this sensation as “invigorating”. The raspberry (quite synthetic) and rhubarb punch you first - tart, warm and sparkling. Patchouli and pink pepper dance on in, spicy and green and earthy. I don’t detect much amber, and I suspect the LOTV note ties everything together with a white linen bow. Now I can’t keep my nose off my wrists. Imagine A Midsummer Night’s Dream - a balmy night on the edge of a verdant and damp English garden where wild raspberries and rhubarb grow, under an indigo sky fireflies dance around night blooming flowers with Titania and her fairies. It’s a stand out Bond, I’d say. And I am not really a rose patchouli fan. I’m more of a Replica By the Fireplace/Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus kind of girl. Projection - 7.5/10 Longevity - 8/10 Scent - 8.5/10

Bought a sample of this one. I've tested this one hear and there because after one spray I can't bring my self to spray more. I'm questioning where the fruit is that everyone's smelling. Definitely lots of rhubarb which I dont like at all sadly. I don't detect the raspberry, which I usually love. In fact, I don't detect much of any other notes besides rhubarb. No florals, no pink pepper or patchouli, just rhubarb. Too vegetable smelling for me. There's also something in it that smells like chemicals? Someone mentioned acetone, which I don't think is too far off.

This is very fruity & sweet to me. The main note that sticks out to me is raspberry. With hints of lily of the valley & subtle rose, pink pepper & patchouli lingering in the background. Its a nice, fun, sweet summer scent. I will say, it is not worth the hefty price tag as it’s nothing unique, special or original. I’ve smelled many cheaper designer even celebrity scents that smell similar. Projection is very nice, projects within arms length & still testing longevity.

When I tested this I wrote in my notes "rhubarb assault". The opening is very sharp, too sharp. I like the raspberry in the drydown but it's nothing to write home about.

At first application: most noticeable notes are the raspberry and rhubarb. The spicy pink pepper shows through a bit. At this point, it is reminding me of a fruity shampoo that was on sale at the grocery which I bought to bathe my dog so he will smell "peachy" instead of "doggy". A while later: still primarily sweet with a bit of a peppery note. A little, teensy bit of patchouli shows up in the drydown, but it is a minor player. I would describe it thusly: sweet, fresh, soft. My overall reaction: meh Could substitute for the fragrance they put in Garnier Fructis or Clairol Herbal Essence shampoos. As a fragrance, does not stand out from the crowd of other fruity florals (the category where it belongs - I would argue it's NOT a chypre floral). I would not pay over $100 for this, it just isn't impressive enough.