Riverside Drive

I visited the bond no.9 flagship in New York this last year this fragrance really stuck out to me, the last working gave me 3 small sample files of it to try and come back to purchase when was ready, shoutout her fr she was super cool and very sweet. I tried and used these samples for a week before I realized that I needed that fragrance. So I bought it on a discounter of course (I may be broke but I’m not dumb) this fragrance has very quickly become my personal scent it is something I adore dearly now. As for the fragrance itself it is not a sweet pineapple, and the notes would make some think feminine but it’s somehow beautiful masculine, my absolute favorite part of this fragrance is how professional, elegant, and most importantly natural smelling this is, there is no harshness or off smelling time for this fragrance. This fragrance has the perfect mix of projection and longevity, it lasts all day long and isn’t super loud and screechy, it just smells SECURE. There are some complaints about linearity... who cares. I like how this smells, I’d be sad if it changed smell 30 minutes later lol. As of Right now and ittl prolly change this may be the one fragrance I would keep for life. In fact, whenever I go on a trip this is the fragrance I consider before all others. Objective rating 9/10 - not the most creative scent Personal rating 10/10 - perfect signature scent for a classy and secure man.

I researched to find this to replace of my all time favourites. YSL Live Jazz. One of very few occasions that it is close enough to keep my sensitive nose happy. The original Live Jazz for me - the appeal was its natural uniqueness at the time. For me Live Jazz was not so much Grapefruit but more a not too sweet candied Lemon (not tart either) with fresh crushed coriander and a bit of mint over the top. The other notes help smooth it out and giving body and the nutmeg giving a tiny powdery feel and dryness. This is where Riverside drive is different - at a casual smell it is very close but nose to skin or a good linger reveals the coriander to be more like basil and the base is less dry, a tinge more floral, more moist from the pineapple and violet. Still a rare occasion where it will suffice as replacement. Either way - both top tier scents for me (when you see my collection it will put into perspective as to how much these scents are valued to me in their uniqueness - however if you can suggest an alternative please message me). Only Miller Harris Feuilles De Tabac, Histoire D'Parfums 1828 and Versace Green Jeans (also sadly discontinued) come close to the same green natural vibe. And not far off would be Ralph Lauren Romance Silver - again discontinued!!!! If I had know I would have bulk bought. Ah the memories...

I finally sampled this fragrance, after kicking the can for so long. I mean, there's like a gazillion Bonds, can I really ever try them all?? Well, I'm trying. I enjoyed this one immediately! Right away I noticed a quasi-similarity to Green Irish Tweed; I wouldn't say it smells like GIT, but this scent and GIT do the same for me, for the most part. I just think it smells crisp and masculine. This is a potential unisex fragrance but i feel it better suits a guy. My wife LOVES this on me, which makes it more alluring for me. Longevity is there, it should easily last a full workday. Sillage is a bit strong at first, but mellows out after maybe 30-40 minutes, and in true Bond fashion I get obvious wafts of it as my temperature spikes throughout the day. I would certainly own this! Of all the Bonds i've tried, many I've liked but most are not bottle-worthy for me. Maybe like 3 or 4 out of about 16 that i'd consider owning, and this is among them. 8/10 for me, a really strong like with a potential to be a love!

Summer Fields (Maurice Roucel, 2003) Scentrack: Nicola Conte - A Time for Spring To fall in love, the phrase we often use too easy. Concerning Riverside Drive I use this phrase in the right context. Relatively simple, but charming fragrance. The smell of the late spring or early autumn. Strong green violet lea, cuisine basil and sweet pineapple mixed with patchouli and Roucel's lavender. The base is consisted of warm and transparent sandalwood, cedar and oak moss. It sounds very serious, but it's non formal and laid back. I suppose because of the funny pineapple. Riverside Drive gives me the vision of a walk in the fields during summer. I can feel some linden blossom, taking me to the early summer vibe full of hopes. This fragrance is my compliment getter No. 1. For people who cannot imagine love, Riverside Drive is Narciso Rodriguez for Him meets Cool Water meets Hypnose Homme (only much more). Rating: 7.5/10

An instant review by OBS! Another Banger from Bond!! Hits it outta the park! When I instantly start laughing in joy at first spritz it's a good sign eh? Points toward the far right fence and says "Get Outta here!" Wow, ok here we go, I get Mojito but replace the simple syrup with pinapple juice, a little muddled mint, hand full of basil, and serve it in a wood cup. Then float it with some white rum and light that thing on fire! Quick who's gotta lighter? Its got a slight old skool background drop (oakmoss, patchoooolae, sandlewood ) almost close to the original Lacosta for men, then a semi modern twist and composure of CK Eternity. If your a 90's kid -.. ish. This will bring you there, love this! Ya, this will get compliments. AND, you wont smell like her ex! Best blind buy in a long time. Probably gonna order another tonight. Thanks Jedi2.0 for your review as you helped me press that purchase button! Charlie