Bryant Park Bond No 9 for women

I don't believe this should be classified as a chypre floral as I can't get any woodsy or green notes in it - but definitely a fruity floral. It is a deliciously sweet raspberry rose smell, surely never intended to be worn by a man??? Very feminine. I can see some similarity to the floral notes in Chinatown (cherry blossom?). Very nice and I may get a bigger decant. I found the lasting power to be about 4 hours on my skin.

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.

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.

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 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?

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.

Well, I may have to try this again, as my experience doesn't remotely match what other reviewers are saying here.It goes only my skin smelling sharp and chemical, like insect repellent and sweet flowers. Then it starts to change to a dusty green tea feeling with super sweet candied flowers, not bad, but a sharply sweet.I suspect that's the raspberry. After that, I get what smells remarkably like Lemon Verbena and then it fades really fast to almost nothing. It's not a heavy fragrance to start with, but after about an hour, there's almost nothing left.

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.

I absolutely love this fragrance, was my favorite of the Bond lot, but am very dissapointed with the lasting power. Cant think of anything other scent that it reminds me...any suggestions?

Thanks to rebella I have a chance to try Bryant park. On my skin it smells like sweet, ripe, dark red cherries in the top notes, then the sweetness disappears leaving a scent of a sparkling refreshing cherry drink!

The lasting power is ok, could be better.
I would recommend Bryant park for everyone who's looking for cherry smelling fragrance.

Pretend it´s the hottest day in summer and you´re wandering around in a big, busy and quite unknown city with someone you care for, your partner, a close friend or maybe your mother. There´s a lot to look at, but you´re feeling hot, thirsty and a bit exhausted. The person you´re with takes you to a unknown bulding and tells you that he/she have a surprise for you. You enter the bulding and take the elevator to the top flore where it is the most amazing bar with posh atmosphere, aircondition and amazing, modern decoration. You sat down at a table and you order something to drink, the waiter suggest you to try The super sunny summer special-drink, and you both accept. After a while you´re served an amazing blend in beautiful big glasses. The drink is creamy redish pink and seems to be so delicious, cool and refreshing. You taste it and the most wonderful tastes of berries, a little rhubarb, exquisit liqeurs, some sissling champagne, vanilla ice cream and a lot of other really good but unknown ingredients. Bryant Park smells like that drink would taste. I think it must be a terrific summer frag. You feel fresh, cool and kind of poch when using Bryant Park, or at least I do.

this perfume is very simple and can be used for everyday and i recommend it for collage girls more

hello and welcome. :)

bryant park is a fragrance for women, and it is intended to be a light and easygoing daytime fragrance.

On what occasions should Byrant Park be used and is it unisex?