November 2, 2011
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW: Andy Warhol by Bond No. 9 + 15 Minutes Draw
One of the most prolific perfume houses is Laurice Rahme’s Bond No. 9. The abundance of Bond No. 9 fragrances means there is one that should appeal to every perfumista. There are certainly fragrances amongst the collection that I believe have attained “new classic” status. The number of choices can make it tough for a newcomer to the line to know where to start. My best advice when asked about where to start is to ask to try the fragrances that have Andy Warhol in their name. There have been five Andy Warhol fragrances released and the first one, Andy Warhol Silver Factory, is one of those “new classics” I was speaking of earlier. It is one of the shining stars of the entire Bond No. 9 universe. Because of the ongoing quality of this Andy Warhol series these are my most anticipated releases from Bond No. 9.
On December 1st the sixth Andy Warhol fragrance Andy Warhol by Bond No. 9 will be released. This new fragrance is closest in character to Success Is A Job In New York. It shares much of the warmth of that fragrance but it has a fruity zip provided by peach and plum all surrounded by spicy woods. This makes it an ideal fragrance for colder weather.
Andy Warhol starts with that peach note and it is very lively. Peach is not often one of my favorite notes because it usually just sits there being sweet and fruity. The peach here has more pop to it than I expect. The choice of adding a spicy rose to go with it makes this a singular fruity floral opening. From there a drop of honey, a pinch of patchouli, and a ration of resins make up the heart of Andy Warhol. This group of notes turns the warmth up and adds depth. The base is softly sensuous amber and sweet sandalwood, those are standard finishers to many fragrances but there is one more note that makes that familiarity very interesting. The listed note is called mulled plum and how it smells on my skin is as a rich mélange of nutmeg, clove and dried plum. It adds intensity to the final part of Andy Warhol’s development that really made a very good fragrance into something special for me.
Andy Warhol by Bond No. 9 has outstanding longevity and above average sillage.
As I said at the outset the Andy Warhol collection is an outstanding subset of the entire Bond No. 9 collection. Andy Warhol by Bond No. 9 only increases my admiration of this group of fragrances.
Disclosure: This review was based on a preview sample provided by Bond No. 9.
Thanks to Bond No. 9 we have a 15mL deluxe sample to giveaway. To be eligible leave a comment naming your favorite Bond No. 9 fragrance, your favorite Andy Warhol, or share your own 15 minutes of fame. Draw will end 3pm November 8 , 2011.
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-Mark Behnke, Managing Editor
Editor's Note: Mark and I don't usually agree on many fragrances, but we do on Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol's Debbie Harry painting circa 1980 (aka Blondie) just sold for 13 million USD at Sotheby's
1980 was the year Debbie Harrie's Rapture was released and was one of the first rap songs to crossover. Rapture pretty much sums the scent up for me.
I like so many Bond no. 9 fragrances! Lexington Ave., Chinatown, Silver Factory, Scent of Peace, Little Italy & Coney Island are my favorites.
My absolutely favorite Bond No.9 fragrance is Saks New Orleans…..wonderful gourmand fragrance and utterly beautiful bottle. Enter me please.
I am a Bond No 9 addict, but my favorite Andy Warhol is the Lexington Ave. It’s my go-to Fall and Winter scent and I always get a ton of compliments on it (who am I kidding–I always get compliments when people get close enough to smell my Bond No 9!).
My fave Bond is another Warhol – Silver Factory. This one sounds great – I like success is a Job in NY, so if this has that kind of feel, it could be a hit.
Silver factory
My favorite hands down is Lexington Avenue. I adore the spices and how they blend into that amazing sweetly warm creaminess. Amazing stuff.
I haven’t tried any of the Bond perfumes, so I can’t say which of the Andy Warhol line that I prefer.
And I haven’t had my 15 minutes of fame yet. Hopefully it won’t come from doing something stupid or horrible. Come to think of it, that is how celebrity status is usually obtained these day.
I, too, enjoy the spicy warmth of Lexington Avenue. However, as far as Warhol’s proclamation, I have yet to experience my 15 mins. of fame (& will not be doing any reality TV to attain it). C’est!
I like Chinatown. There are many Bond’s I’ve not tried yet. Thanks!
My Favourite Bond is Harrods Swarovski limited edition and my Favourite Andy Warhol Bond is Success is a Job in New York.
I do value the quality and longevity of the scents and the beautiful bottles…
Thank you…xxx
Choosing a favorite Bond is like asking a mother to choose her favorite child! I love Saks En Rose and Harrods Rose, So New York and The Scent Of Peace. So far I have not had my fifteen minutes. I think I am glad about that! Thanks for the great review for the new Warhol!
Favorite Bond_Chinatown, 15 minutes of fame- at 3 years old in the centerfold of the NYPost- a human interest story of me eating a gigantic beach bucket full of ice cream at an ice cream place in NYC on an extremely hot summer day
. Thanks for the draw!
There are sooo many good Bond fragrances. I would put Chinatown as my #1 and Fire Island as my #2– and I have a long list of others that I love.
My favorite Warhol quote is: the idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting. That is especially true of perfumes for me. Anticipation increases my lust/love for them. His self portraits are my favorite paintings, because they are OUT THERE: more sad and stark than his other paintings.
The new one sounds great. Amber and sandalwood combos make great bases, imo.
I am a huge Silver Factory fan, and my second favorite Bond is Chinatown. My third? Lexington Avenue. I’ll try anything in the Warhol Series!
My favourite Bond No. 9 is New Haarlem. I love how its creator, Maurice Roucel, played with the notes resulting a symphony of smells. I love coffee and vanilla therefore the combination of these two is something extraordinary but Maurice did not stop here. He added lavander for a more aromatic feeling and softened down the composition. After that he threw in patchouli, carving through his creativity and resulting a serene and bright perfume.
The Andy Warhhol that I like the most is Lexington Avenue. It is a gorgeous take on anise and gardenia, my all time favourite flowers because they remind me of my childhood, my grand-mother and the day I passed with her. Every time I want to feel her near me, feel her presence with me, every time I want to be nostalgic I wear Lexington Avenue. Time travel in a bottle.
I love the Warhol of Debbie Harry…loved Blondie! I have not had 15minutes of fame, luckily, because I’m kinda shy. I have not tried any of these fragrances, but would love to try this. It sounds like a great one for fall. Thanks.
My fav are : Silver factory, Lex. Ave and Success is a job in NY. With an underline on the last one.
I would be so happy to win this draw.
Thank you
One of the first Bonds that I had the pleasure of sampling was AW’s Success Is a Job in New York. I loved it immediately and it remains my favorite. *.* I’m also fond of Washington Square and Saks New Orleans (I’m a native of the Big Easy!)
Andy Warhol himself has always intrigued me a bit (as well as his art, social life, character, etc.) and I do agree that the Bond fragrances that include his name are tantalizing.
Still waiting for my fifteen minutes of fame, but would be delighted to win this nice drawing. Please include my name.
Thanks so much!
My favorites are Scent of Pease and Hamptons. Both are fresh and comfortable, and I could wear them in any moment.
Chelsea Flowers and Central Park are really nice too.
I like Female Fashion Figure, one of Andy Warhol’s earliest works.
I’m still waiting for my 15 min of fame…
My favorite A.W. : Success Is a Job
I like most of the Bonds, particularly Silver and Lexington, though I’ve never owned FBs of them.
My favourite Warhol, for personal if not artistic reasons, are his Campbell’s soup cans. They first impressed me as ridiculous, but upon further contemplation, I was blown away by the many levels of genius in the work. I also loved The Andy Warhol Diaries.
I was in a band years ago, and a young girl asked for my autograph. It was a really strange moment, as I was sure she must be mistaking me for someone interesting. If that wasn’t my 15 minutes, I hope I never get one! Celebrity and the culture of fame / infamy makes me very uncomfortable; something about the way line between personal and public lives blur feels unnatural and wrong to me.
Thanks for entering me in the draw!
“Wood” love a winter scent! New Haarlem is one of my favorites of this season too. And I use it often!
I remember reading the huge Andy Warhol Diaries as a teen, he was somewhat an idol of mine so I am very excited about this draw! I loved his portraits, and pretty much everything he did with Edie Sedgwick. Favorite Bond would have to be Fire Island. I think I’ll pass on my own 15 minutes, I’m an “All or nothing” kind of gal, and don’t think I’d be content with just fifteen, or if I’d want to be in the spotlight at all at this point in my life. Thanks for the draw!
I don’t really have a fave warhol because i’m not so familiar, i remember seeing the four pics of marilyn monroe colored differently, and the campbell cans, and feeling like those are iconic and more meaningful as a meditation on consumerism and aesthetics than they first seem.
also don’t have a fave bond, this one and new york amber and oud sound very ‘me’ but haven’t sampled…washington square, i love new york for all, bleeker st, chinatown, fire island, and montauk all look interesting too. if i get a chance to go to a dept store which carries these i will definitely sniff!
my 15 min of fame…hm… probably being slightly misquoted in a college newspaper, commenting on people not drinking on a holiday in my college and it being a little different (made me sound like such a lush! but am from boston, live near many bars with young college and townie kids who celebrate very enthusiatically).
I love Bond No 9 Sucess is a job in New York warhol was a genius ; my favorites are portaits of basquiat and che guevera. I guess if I win this I will have 15 minutes of fame
Oh, I would have loved to win some Andy Warhol… My favorite Bond is Brooklyn and My favorite Andy is Washington Square..