Cooper Square

Bond No 9 Cooper Square - This is really nice. I can see the comparison to CALVIN. I had a bottle of Calvin in High School/College. This takes Calvin a step further though. There is a smoky booziness to this that takes it somewhere else. It enhances the fragrance very nicely. This came to my work, and everyone around me kept asking what that fragrance was, and to be honest I was hesitant to tell them, because I wanted this to be my signature fragrance. I plan on this being my secret gem in my arsenal of fragrances. My go to when I want to stand out. Also, it has a really beautiful bottle too. One that displays nicely and shimmers in the light. Nice Fragrance. I will definitely be keeping a bottle of this as long as they make it. Update: Since, I got this yesterday the response from everyone, that has smelled this either on me or from the bottle, has been 'You smell good' or 'That's nice! I like that better than anything else you've worn before.', etc... Update 3/14/2019: This is still one of my favorite Bond No 9 fragrances, but I wanted to note that Cooper Square and Yves St Laurent's Rive Gauche smell very similar. Cooper Square has more of a Metallic smell about it...but Rive Gauche has a softer barbershop smell about it. To me they smell very similar. When I think of one I also think of the other.

Cooper Square is clearly a masculine fragrance even if it is labeled as unisex. Very deep, complex, dark, spicy, classy and sophisticated, subtle sweet, very powerful, men's fragrance, with a pinch of smoke, suitable for winter and autumn, mainly on night time. A juice for something formal, definitely not for jeans. It opens with a strong spicy cognac note with mild juniper, very strong and deep opening indeed. Almost follows the wonderful lavender and a dark olibanum note. Vivid myrrh and patchouli give to the blend a luxurious feeling adding to the deepness with a mild sweed earthy-resinous warm note. There is also a hint of leather and traces of amber, I guess from the french labdanum. When the spices calm down, a wonderful warm note of cashmere wood appears adding smoothness, classy sweetness and depth. It is one of the dominant notes of this beautiful juice. The longevity and the projection are both monstrous so with two sprays you can have it all day long. The dominant notes are cognac, spices, myrrh, cashmere wood. It reminds me a little old women's scents of past times. Very strong and heavy for a contemporary woman. This intoxicating alluring scent is one of my best scents I've ever had. Very strong, very deep and beautiful! I love it!

I finally had a chance to test Cooper Square and I was really intrigued this scent. As one reviewer mentioned, it has a 'men's cologne' quality to it, which I find warming and very stylish. It's complex, with many different notes, but I mostly detect the juniper, cashmere wood, and frankincense. I've always liked modern fragrances that tip their hat to previous schools of perfumery - this is a new take on the eau de cologne style and it's done remarkably well. I can't single out the lavender note, but it makes sense that it's here, since there is a very slight camphor undertone. Although this is fairly masculine, a woman could easily wear Cooper Square, but I think for either gender this is a not an easy-going fragrance. This is: winter in the city, business suit and laptop case, coffee in one hand rushing about. Cooper Square balances green notes with spices very well - neither dominate, but instead they reside warmly together on your skin. Juniper makes it just slightly sour. The whole is a powerful old-school scent that says 'confidence'.

Spoiler up front: I truly like this scent. It's original, has depth and character, and it isn't like anything else out there. It also agrees incredibly well with my own chemistry. I can definitely detect the cognac, juniper berries and spices; the lavender is something that is really more a background, so I understand Sherapop's difficulty in detecting it (it's barely there). The olibanum and cashmere wood mixed with the myrrh seal the deal for me. While I love this, it's a difficult fragrance to describe well to others. I'm dating myself, but when I first tried this, I conjured immediate memories of how the original Calvin for Men (1980 or so). No particular reason, but there seemed a similarity for me - too bad there's no way to smell them side-by-side. Otherwise, this is a Bond well worth trying though it will certainly have more limited appeal than New Haarlem or Brooklyn (then again, the lesser-known Bond scents for me are always more interesting).

Another fantastic Bond! I can't help but make an association with lavender baby shampoo--clean, herbal, subtly floral, green, soft, soothing. Don't let that put you off though, this is a grown up, urban scent indeed. I dare say that it might even appeal the most to younger males. Cognac is presented as a tender grapevine blended in remarkably well giving just a trace of something intoxicating. The woods are clean, soft, a little dry and the labdanum and musk add a little flirtiness. Overall, energetic and bright with soft, soapy evergreens and spice, with a subtle, sweet, earthy allure that will draw in the women--either to your neck to get a closer sniff, or right to your bottle to steal a squirt for herself (if she dares to wear something slightly masculine). I feel like a giant glittery sequin when wearing Cooper Square, which is suggestive both of the bottle and the gleaming contents inside. Very nice!

Having just acquired a sample of Cooper Square to compare it against Calvin Klein vintage Calvin, I have to agree with other reviewers that there are many similarities. The citrus opening is much the same, and then the mellowing out into classic, aromatic fougère notes. I would say that the main difference is that Cooper Square adds juniper berry giving it a slight bitterness, and then there's also myrrh that adds a bit of resin that Calvin lacks, leaving Calvin more clean, soapy, and less complex. Both are still barbershop fresh fragrances; just different barbers. I think I may actually prefer Cooper Square over Calvin because I feel it develops deeper and stronger, especially the longer it dries down, and I particularly enjoy the myrrh note in it. If you've got vintage Calvin, enjoy it while you can. When you run out, Cooper Square is an excellent substitute, with an updated vibe.

A sophisticated scent, I would say far more manly than girly. It's labeled unisex, so if it works for you - when it's right it's right! I definitely pick up a lot of wood, musk, vetiver and myrrh. It's more the drydown that reminds me of a man's scent. At first it's a little powerful, but it blends into a sophisticated, formal aroma. It's definitely a scent for the dressy affair, not necessarily nighttime, but maybe a formal luncheon... never a beachy, playtime-outdoorsy scent. That being said, that doesn't mean you can't have fun wearing this! It puts a lovely finishing touch on well-thought out outfit, with particular attention to detail. It just yearns to be put the the test, be it a tie and suit, or a cruise downtown. It has decent staying power and great sillage. And of course the bottle is just beautiful!

First of all, I don't understand such a long Dislike bar on this page. I really don't. Cooper Square is quite masculine and serious type of a fragrance. It somehow reminds me of Bottega Veneta Pour Homme series (but darker) - must be because of juniper. It's quite versatile in terms of possible combinations with different attires - I could wear it with business-style suit and with biker-sporty kind of clothes as well. But only in cold weather. Oh yes... It's not for guys in their 20s. At the same time, it's not one of those Grandpa's Colognes type. Baldessarini colognes has a slogan: Separates boys from men. Now, this is the scent that could be rightfully sold under this slogan! All in all, it's a great manly non-playboyish scent that can take a noticeable place in gentleman's collection. Cheers, Bond #9!

Spicy, dark, boozy. This reminds me of Houbigant royal but with a darkness and booziness. It does not smell dated. It smells quite sophisticated and would appeal to people who like masculine scents but without feeling like you’re wearing Kouros. I can certainly understand the comparisons to barber shop-type scents - but this one goes a few steps further in its development as it begins to turn dark and spicy. While I’ve only smelled around 10 or so bond fragrances, this is my favorite, and easily the most masculine of the bunch (that I’ve tried). For the price (89.99 full presentation, eBay) this is a lot of value for the money. To those looking for a masculine cold weather scent that doesn’t fog the room, this should go directly to your short list. 7/10

This is my very first Bond experience! Hooray! So here is just my first impression. During a few sniffs, I get cognac and lavender. The scent smells mature and has this feel of an old fashion perfume. The lavender here makes the scent a bit soapy, I think. Yes, it's a bit smoky but not spicy. Instead, I think it's sweet and a little dry. And like Sherapop said, I do get the burnt rubber smell too, and it's not bad. I really like this scent tho. It is not too aggressive. It is different from the rest of my wardrobe. It has the old perfume feel which I couldn't wear before, but this Cooper Square makes it easy for me. Now, I just have to find out if I'd get any compliment wearing it.

Bond No. 9 Cooper Square is a fantastic barbershop-style fragrance with very good performance, noticeable sillage, and excellent value for money. The blend feels refined, versatile and effortlessly classy, delivering a quality that punches above its price point. A timeless masculine scent that works in almost any setting. Despite the dislike Bond No. 9 sometimes gets as a house, I’ve personally loved many of their releases, and this is definitely one of them. Easily one of the best Bond No. 9 fragrances in my collection.

I have finally tried Cooper Square... The bottle is beautiful...silver and glass meet in the Bond no 9 signature star shaped bottle... The juice is nice...it starts with some pretty juniper and lavender notes that take you quite quickly into some myhrr and possibly mint notes that settle down gently into a long lasting green accord of musk and vetiver...it does remind me of Boston Man by Puig as some of the notes are very similar ... The ingredients are of top quality and incredibly long lasting... Big Thumbs up !!!

Smooth, boozy, classic, signature scent worthy for any occasion or weather. It's a barbershop fougère type frag with some creamy, slightly sweet, modern touches. Opening is rich luxurious cognac, juniper and butter smooth lavender. They then meld into a cashmere, resins, and labdanum. The vetiver and juniper gives it a perfect balance between rich and fresh, and can be worn in cold/warm, (but not hot) formal or casual. Fantastic execution. Best from the House of Bond No.9. Smell 101/100 Performance 90/100

Great stuff with good longevity and silage. It is a little boozy and has a great woody dry down. My wife and I like it a lot. It is a touch sweet and for some reason I get a hint of lime but I am not sure why. It is just great stuff! It is a little green for sure. A little more masculine for sure but I think some women could pull it off no problem

Excellent take on the barbershop fougere class. Soft juniper, smooth cognac and creamy lavender with a nic touch of patchouli make this one to add to my "barbershop collection". I am enjoying the whiffs of this as I go about my day. This one deserves much love in a world of ambroxyn and cardamom bombs.

Cooper Square is the ultimate boozy fougere with strong spices and herbs. The mid tones is a lil floral with some dirty woody patchouli. About 8hrs later the dry down in very musky vetiver scent scent. This is the perfect gentleman scent for the colder months.

I would like to translate the review I did for the Spanish edition of the same website, just say I love this fragrance, and I, of the 16 I've tasted, is the best! Very good reviews of the sekoujohnson and johngreenink.

Great Bond No. 9 selection. Totally masculine. Boozy, spices almost some patchouli. Great in the winter or at night. I wouldn't rock this in the Summer during the day. Perfect for a cool night.

My favorite of Bond No. 9. Too manly for some and perfect for me. Best scent ever.

One of my faves from Bond if not my fave. This is definitely a gentlemen's scent.