(Bond No. 9 Saks Fifth Avenue for Her & for Him)Saks Fifth Avenue for Her & for Him mark an unique collaboration between Bond No. 9 and one of New York City’s retail landmarks. Named after the store, the two scents explore a unique dimension in retailing.
Saks Fifth Avenue for Her–
Top notes: jasmine, tuberose
Middle note: gardenia
Base notes: vetiver, vanilla
With jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia, this fragrance is like an elegant and sophisticated white bouquet. Floral and sweet, the uncomplicated scent has a intriguingly powdery tone.
It reminds me very slightly of two Marc Jacobs fragrances: the jasmine-based Blush and the gardenia-based Marc Jacobs Perfume, which I prefer since they are very pleasantly soft. On the other hand, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her has more of a punch.
Saks Ffith Avenue for Him
–Top notes: chili, black pepper, cardamom, bergamot
Middle note: incense
Base notes: guiac wood, amber
A few slightly more unique notes, like guaiac wood, were incorporated to render an edge against popular notes like bergamot and amber. Chili, black pepper and incense don’t tip the balance to their side and I think they play the supporting roles very well.
Young, fresh, lively and upbeat, this is a very wearable men’s fragrance that is not overtly masculine.For the Holiday 2007 season, Bond No. 9 releases a limited-edition Saks Fifth Avenue for Her bottle with dazzling Swarovski crystals.
(image from Bond No. 9)
Not surprisingly, these two scents are sold exclusively in Saks Fifth Avenue apart from Bond No. 9’s boutiques.
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