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When the dust settles and clocks spring forward, it’s time to swap out whatever cologne you’ve used all winter with something lighter. Those deep, heady notes that dominate colder months don’t tend to serve well when the sun comes out. Luckily for you, your loved ones, and your coworkers, boutique perfumery Bond No. 9 offers a refreshing solution: Beekman Place, a woody fragrance taking after the two-block neighborhood in midtown Manhattan.
Formerly home to architects, heiresses, and princesses, this storied enclave near the East River paved the way for the fragrance house’s latest city-inspired scent, creating an elixir as sophisticated as the locale itself. From the first spray, you’re greeted by fruity top notes of fresh pineapple, animalic black currant, and a hint of pear. These sweet notes work harmoniously with some lingering spice and citrus, as vibrant basil, pepper, driftwood, and geranium come together with a splash of lemon and water, seamlessly translating the neighborhood’s nearshore way of living into a bottle you can own.
Bond No. 9 rounds out the EDP with a complex, earthy blend for an addicting finish that’ll last through a workday or night out. Boasting base notes of musk, patchouli, tonka bean, and sandalwood, what started as a trip through the produce aisle transforms into a warm, nighttime-approved cacophony of scents. Combine all that with the aquatic, punchy heart notes, and you have an option that bodes well through spring and (hopefully) lasts you all summer. But considering it’s only available in 100ml bottles, the latter shouldn’t be a problem.
If you’re too busy to go on vacation this season, consider taking a trip to the quaint East Side neighborhood without even leaving the house. The award-winning fragrance adds a perfect finish to any warm-weather ensemble, and you can get yours on Bond No. 9’s website for $450.
