Bond No. 9, Please Meet Saks Fifth Avenue

Bond No. 9 recently came out with two new fragrances, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her and Him, marking the first time a specialty store has even commissioned a perfumery to design scents and pioneering a new genre of luxury fragrances.

And how perfect is this union, you ask? If you’re not familiar with Bond No. 9, here’s a little background. Bond No. 9 launched as an homage to the city it was born in, New York, (with its corporate address being 9 Bond Street, in Noho). All 31 Bond No. 9 fragrances give every single New York neighborhood a scent to call its own – try out Bryant Park, Chinatown, or Wall Street to name a few.

And then there’s Saks. Well if you don’t know, Saks is the definition of New York retail elegance and an iconic destination store in the Big Apple located in the heart of 5th Avenue, an ultra-sophisticated neighborhood unto itself. So, you can imagine that when you combine the two, you get a match made in New York heaven.

Check out this amazing crystal-encrusted bottle featuring Saks’ white and black logo – wouldn’t you want this piece of bling sitting on your dresser??

When I wore Saks Fifth Avenue for Her today, the scent was so floral, heavy like gardenias. one of my co-workers even said that it smelled like I rubbed a flower on my arm. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t too sweet or anything. It was actually very romantic and sexy. It could easily be a classic scent that I can come back to again and again.

The Take-Off:
- Jasmine
- Tuberose (perennial plant of the agave family – think yucca, Joshua tree)

The Heart:
- Gardenia

The Bottom:
- Vetiver (perennial grass native to India)
- Vanilla

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her retails for $125 US for a 1.7 oz. bottle and is available now exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide, on Saks.com and at Bond No. 9’s four New York boutiques.

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Introducing Andy Warhol's Silver Factory

I had an opportunity to preview Bond No. 9’s new Andy Warhol Silver Factory before it hits stores Dec. 1st and I gotta say, it’s a great fragrance with lots of personality and I couldn’t help but smell my wrists all day – is that weird? *wink*

Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory begins a new direction in the art of perfumery and perfume bottle design and marks the start of Bond No. 9’s series of Andy Warhol collectibles. Depicted on the bottle’s surface is a graphic image inspired by one of the pop artist’s most recognizable images – a bold rendition of the Campbell’s Soup Can! Ingenious! And, makes it really exciting for Andy Warhol buffs.

The slender bottle, with a background of textured silver displays a unique graphic inspired by the Campbell’s Soup Can with dissonant blocks of turquoise and purple, with distinctive Campbell’s script in mustard yellow.

It will be really interesting to see what will come out of this collection since all of the fragrances will use the artist’s paintings, silkscreens, illustrations, et. al., on the package designs.

Like all the scents-in-progress that Bond No. 9 is creating for the Warhol collection, Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory, also known as The Factory, is a unisex fragrance.

The Take-Off:
- Citrussy Bergamont in soft and gentle mode (as if it had a hangover)
- Impudently zesty Grapefruit
- Mood-altering Lavender

The Heart:
- Non-shrinking Violet (Andy Warhol’s favorite scent)
- Intoxicating Incense summoning up the 60s with a single sniff (YES!)
- Criminally sultry Jasmine
- Elusive, metallic Iris, smelling the way silver might smell

The Bottom:
- Velvety-soft Amber, a tranquilizer in fragrance form
- Syrupy Wood Resin, hinting of a raunchy breed of vanilla
- Cool, but sensual Cedarwood

This first Bond No. 9 series of Warhol collectibles will retail for $230 for a 3.4oz bottle beginning Dec. 1st at all four Bond No. 9 New York boutiques, at www.bondno9.com, at Saks Fifth Avenue nationwide, and at www.saks.com.

Pink Ribbon Fragrances

It's Monday again and I'm bringing you fragrances you can purchase to support Breast Cancer Awareness. A portion of each product will be donated to benefit breast cancer research or charity.

Check out these perfectly pink scents!


Aquolina Pink Sugar is stylish and lively. Pink Sugar takes you on a journey through the pleasures and flavors of childhood with a playful blend of vanilla and caramel. The 1 oz. spray retails for $25 US.



Unforgivable by Sean John ($75 US). A breathtaking fragrance expression that says "sexy, rich, unique and passionate". Slightly dangerous, explosive yet cool. Hints of Sicilian Lemon, Champagne, Tuscan Basil and smooth Rum. In the support of breast cancer awareness, Sean John Fragrances will donate $10,000 from the Unforgivable by Sean John Eau de Toilette Spray (4.2 oz) proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.


Archipelago Botanicals 'Ribbons of Love' Diffuser ($45 US). This gorgeous frosted-glass bottle holds fragrant oils and bamboo sticks that diffuse scent into an entire space. For each item sold, Archipelago Botanicals will donate a portion of the proceeds to City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital in Los Angeles.


Lacoste Touch of Pink ($52 US). With a dash of spirit and a rush of delight, this fragrance features a sparkling burst of feminine energy. The perfume combines a playful burst of blood orange and the fresh sparkle of coriander, followed by sensuous, honest notes of violet and jasmine.