Coney Island Bond No 9 for women and men

I wanna smell this!!! Anyone know where I can get this??

My first Bond.


Here we go!

First off, presentation and bottle:

The box is really well made, beautiful beach colours of light blue and golden sand. The bottle itself is very unique and will always stand out in my collection. Hands down, Bond make some of the funkiest niche bottles (but the sprayer could do with a little bit of improvement)

Fragrance:

It opens up with a high pitch guava/lime with a little salt. I like it. I see the Margarita comparisons here easily.

As this dries, melon gets a little room to play with. I also get the cedar here which combines well with the spicier cinnamon.

After a few hours you're still on the beach, but it's a little cooler now allowing you to enjoy a vanilla flavoured dark chocolate ice cream.

This is a fragrance you don't wear all the time, just like you don't have a holiday every day. But it's a great long lasting fragrance a la New York for those moments when you just need to be back at the beach :D

I've had the same bottle since I bought it back in 08 and the scent has stayed basically the same. The reason i still have a good amount left is because itnis very strong. You only need to use a little to get noticed which is nice. Trust me, you will def get noticed in this. It's very different than a lot of other perfumes which is something i like. I can't wear it everyday, but wheni do, i always get noticed.

Not bad, but I wouldn't spend the money they're asking for. It's a very peculiar and artifical- not worth it.

Coney Island starts with a very prominent melon note which is accompanied by a salty aroma and a citric note as well, thanks to the margarita mix. Here I think is worth saying that this salty note is way much better than the one we can find in Sel Marin.

After about 20 minutes this smell disappear a little bit together with this strange transition between citric and gourmand notes giving space again to a delicious melon note, but not just a pure melon. Here the fruit seems to be soaked in a sugar syrup leaving a wonderful impression that stays until the end. Anyway, an awesome fragrance with an awesome longevity!

This one is so alike (L'Eau par Kenzo) on me.
I don't like it but not hate it also .
It is fresh, floral. Not oriental vanilla at all. Stays long.

i just got this cologne and i love it. it has a very fresh smell to it best to wear in the fall in winter i would give this a 10 in my book its just lovely

Bond No. 9 Coney Island.
There are a couple reviews below that I agree with as far as this scent goes, so I will try and not be repetitive.
Keep in mind that fragrance, like taste in clothing, cars, art and so on, is a personal opinion, so although there may be a negative review against this scent, to you, it may be your new favorite. Don't be put off from getting a sample and giving it a try, you never know.
On to the review:
This fragrance is very unusual. There is nothing like it available that comes close to the unique properties of Coney Island. Fragrantica left out a note in the composition that I feel is extremely important to this fragrance, and without knowing it, you loose the feeling of what this scent really smells like. I will copy directly from the Bond No. 9 website the note breakdown:
Margarita mix, melon guava, cinnamon, chocolate, caramel, musk, vanilla, cedarwood, sandalwood.
Fragrantica did not include Margarita Mix in the note breakdown, and I'm surprised at that because that is the note that is first encountered when you experience this scent.

When first sprayed upon my skin, I immediately think of "lime" essence (Margarita Mix-Top Note). It is not a soft opening, but very sharp and catches your attention. Once the fragrance settles down on the skin and mixes with the wearer's natural oils, the Melon/Guava notes come into play. These fruity/citrusy notes balance out the tart Margarita opening. Not a long time after, the Middle Notes of this fragrance start to appear (the Caramel notes). This lasts quite a long time (hours), and all the while it never completely looses that fantastic sharp opening. That is one thing I love about this scent. Each layer of the notes blends with the next, they are never completely replaced or lost, but enhanced or softened. The last note that I detect is the Chocolate. It creates a background/depth to the fragrance. If I sprayed Coney Island in the morning after I showered, carried on with my day, and went to bed, the next morning there would be this lovely trace of chocolate still lingering, and it is fantastic. The other notes listed: Cinnamon, Musk, Vanilla and Cedar & Sandalwood are not immediately prominent at any point within the scent (maybe the vanilla appears with the caramel a little), however these additional notes are definitely in the composition somewhere. I could only explain it as the way the fragrance never looses structure. Even when some notes soften, these remaining notes keep the balance of this unusual but superbly designed fragrance.

One aspect of this fragrance that should be mentioned is “Where should/can I wear this scent?” Because of the great variety of notes, and the unusualness of the scent, this parfum can be used anytime of the year, during the daytime or the nighttime. It all depends on “how you wear it”. Meaning that I loved spraying this scent on myself during my vacation to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was sipping my frozen Margarita, looking at the beautiful water and beach, and smelling exactly like what I was experiencing and how I was feeling. On the other hand, last month when I was in New York City, I went clubbing. Of course I lavishly applied the scent. The fun night of dancing and drinking and living it up in the city was the perfect storyline for the Bond No. 9 Coney Island scent that I was wearing. Multiple people would turn their heads as I walked by or danced near, as they caught a piece of the amazing scent that I was wearing. This scent is multi-talented in that it can be used in many locations and occasions and does it with perfect flair.
After going through the samples that I received from Bond No. 9, I was only put off from purchasing because of the high price, however my Love surprised me with the scent as a present for the holidays, and I finally can enjoy what I now consider my Signature scent.
Thank you to the brilliant perfumers at Bond No. 9 for creating a scent that I consider “my personality, bottled”. ;)

Based on the notes, I should love this but...there is something I'm getting here that I'm not enjoying. It has a distinct ocean smell/ seeweedy escence that creeps up onyou that is really not pleasant (eau de Coney Island?). A bad rep is hard to shake.lol

Trpoical top notes evolves quickly to...lots of lime, which right away says Summer! But...where is the carmel and dark chocolate?

Sillage good and great length, which, depending on your tolerance, can be a mixed blessing.

This scent is ripe for blending. When I figure the right one I will update.

So, be wise and sample before slapping the plastic down for the full size.

I'm beginning to think that these Bond perfumes are yet another annoying thing to be associated with 'The City', kind of like Carrie Bradshaw and sex, Al Brokaw and gastric bypass, and The Donald and bad comb overs.

Coney Island actually grabbed my interest with the opening, which has a nice citrus woodsy vibe. I'm drawn to it in the same strange way that I'm drawn to Black Orchid, it has a similar feel to me.

But this gets sweet really quickly, and despite enjoying it for an afternoon I don't think I would like a full bottle. I do recommend sampling, though. This is far less harsh than most gourmands I've come across.

Wow! I've never smelled a perfume so hideous and long lasting as this in my life. This is worse than TM Eau De Star. It's like the stench of people on the streets who haven't showered in like forever, covered in seaweed... with obnoxious undertones of the most toxic smelling church incense imaginable. I can't wait to wash myself. (I wore it all day, and it was atrocious all the way through!) So far, the only Bond No. 9 that I'm unable to like at all.

Bond no 9 CONEY ISLAND is such a quirky creation that it virtually cries out for hermeneutical analysis. Caveat lector...

The acidic saline citrus opening evokes memories of one thing and one thing alone: the salty rim of a large margarita glass. The frosty blended green slush inside is strong and invigorating and, like an unexpected slap across the face, it leads quickly to a marked change in view to...

a trip to a white sandy, wind-whipped beach, where vanilla ice cream cones are dripping faster than the children can lick them. The waffle cookie shell is slightly sweet and crunchy, shimmering in the sun, and the outer coating of chocolate is dark and sumptuous, softening slowly in the heat. Gleaming caramel swirls meander throughout the vanilla cream, yet somehow the ocean nearby keeps it all still salty, as though a white frothy wave splashed up on the eater's face as she prepared to take a bite, and a light mist of seawater sprayed into her mouth.

Later, exhausted by the day's fun, it's time to sit and watch the setting sun, as darkness threatens quietly to descend. One by one the people begin to wander slowly through dimly lit labyrinthine paths back to their beds, where they will fall asleep and forget all of their worries and problems for a time. Lingering sweetness and light will fill their heads like a beatific vision, and they will dream only of salty caramels dusted with unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa as they drift gently away to an unreachable realm where there are no Blackberries or cellphones, and no one is asking anyone to follow them on Twitter. Only little Bo-peeps exist along with infinitely many miniscule sheep dotting the screen of the dreamer's shimmering green visual horizon like tiny white flower blossoms, bright stars illuminating the vast galaxy beyond.

But what, in the end, does it all mean? you may ask.
Your guess is as good as mine!

Got my sample and have tried it three times. The first time it was citrus, citrus, citrus-And not in a good way but a lemon pledge way. Second time I was able to smell some sea and salt but the lemon pledge factor was still there. Third time citrus, citrus, citrus- and not in a good way. I just did not smell all those lucious notes promised in the notes listed.

bought it in Harrolds because absolutely loved the smell..as soon as applied it the next day regreted it :( tried again a couple of days later- same result..
too sweet, too musky..musk+cinnamon was a tough combination to wear..

A very laid-back, playful scent. Intense guava and caramel notes play on my skin for hours. Musk and vanilla eventually show up to extend the joy of wearing CI.

With all its gourmand and fruity notes, it sounds like it could be a mishmash, but it's anything but! When I travel, I always pack Coney Island because it is calming, fun, and always provokes a smile from me.

Bond No 9 is difficult to get in the UK so I've had to order it online from fragrance net. Coney Island was worth the wait - it is a dreary, dark, cold day here in London and the smell of this has transported me to being by the sea on a hot sunny day. It is the smell of good times. Love this one - unfortunately I'm going to get through the expensive bottle I got very quickly..

If you read the notes for Coney Island, you will think it is a very sweet gourmand like A*MEN or Rochas Man, but Coney Island is not a cloying and sweet fragrance. Coney Island is a gorgeous fragrance for summertime!

In the beginning I get strong citrus along with salty notes and some melon. At first I didn't liked it, but then I recognized that there is more than just citrus and melon. In the background I can smell some sugary notes, like a caipirinha or a margarita. Then, after a few minutes, an intense and pleasant orange note appears.

After 3 or 4 hours I can detect the woods and vanilla. Coney Island dries down to a soft fragrance and is ideal for everyone who wants a fresh and unique summer fragrance with great lasting power!

u guys going to love this one i just cant stop smelling this

fun fun fun

Have to slow down, I bought a big bottle 2 weeks ago and already 1/5th used, love love love it, this crazy salty citrussy vanilla-y weird but good smell. Much stronger than Chinatown, certainly not as classically feminine as that one, but to me, more wacky, summery, joyful, and unique. I adore this perfume!

A gorgeous fragrance for a hot day .I mostly get the citrus notes.

I got a sample of this today, and while I don't hate it, I don't really LOVE it like I thought I would when I first read the notes. I put it on my right hand. It is kinda growing on me, though

I have had this EdP in my collection since May 2008. I have come enjoy it and the different ways it blends with my skin.

Today I received a complement from a co-worker who dislikes fragrances. He came into my office to ask "What are you wearing, it reminds me of the ocean and it's brings up happy childhood memories." I told him it was Coney Island and he ask me to write it down so he can get some.

I alway enjoy being able to make some one smile, especially if it is by a fragrance I am wearing.

For those who enjoy this fragrance but looking to change it up a little, mix it with Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue.

I was inspired by a dessert a friend made: Creme Brule with bits of course Black Volcanic Salt.

The end result is you are left with the creaminess of the sweet vanilla cream brule (AW: Lexington Ave: from a sample) with hints of saltiness (Coney Island).

I smell the lime very strong, smells just like a margarita. For me the smell stays basically the same. It lasts for a long time, but still smells citrusy at the end of the day.
I think it is best for summer days.

very good for the summer.
fresh and spicy scent.
nothing smells like this, it is very unique and reconiziable as one of it,s kind. fantastic lasting power you don,t have to use to much

Each time I wear this fragrance I get a different experience.

Smelling it from the bottle or on a blotter paper, you get a lime scent. Just like a wedge of lime being squeezed into a margarita drink. The lime scent disappears fast.

Today, after about 15 minutes, I am getting hints of melon covered with caramel. Yummy, I am getting hungry.

After the warm down, its has a tropical fruit smell(guava) mixed with sandalwood, vanilla and amber. No cedar notes today.

Most of the Bond No.9 fragrance can be found on their website or at Saks Fifth Avenue Department Stores.

I would consider this fragrance a light and fun scent to wear. The first notes that are appearant are those of a Top Self Margarita drink. It does have a nice warm down. Some times it is a little spicey (cinnamon and vanilla), other times a light musky cedar warm down.