Bond No. 9 Island EDP

Note: All of our 1mL samples come in a 2mL vial, the sample will be filled halfway.

Description

Island is Bond No. 9's 2024 summer release from perfumer Claude Dir: a cooling, aromatic-aquatic tribute to a sunlit escape in the middle of the city, built on sparkling white ginger, fresh basil, and cooling water mint over a green marine heart.

Scent Character

• Woody: 44%
• Fresh: 22%
• Sweet: 11%
• Spicy: 11%
• Floral: 11%

Translation: a green, ginger-basil freshness up top settling into a sandalwood-driven woody base, more "shaded garden" than "sunscreen and salt water."

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Basil, Water Mint, White Ginger Root

Heart: Champaca Flower, Green Leaves, Red Kelp

Base: Ambergris, Sandalwood, Tree Moss

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong
• Projection: 2–3 ft for the first hour, then settling to arm's-length

Best Occasions & Season

• Spring and summer. Built as a warm-weather cooling scent
• Leisure, everyday wear, and evening
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Claude Dir
House: Bond No. 9, New York
Launched: 2024

Try Before You Commit

Not ready to commit to a full bottle? Start small: 1mL for $6.99 / 5mL for $30.99 / 10mL for $53.99. Every decant is hand-poured from our own authenticated stock, so you can confirm the scent works on your skin before spending more.

100% Authentic

Every Bond No. 9 fragrance at Venba is verified for authenticity and hand-decanted from our own retail stock, never diluted, never remade. Backed by 200,000+ orders, a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free U.S. shipping on orders over $100, and hassle-free returns.

FAQ

Is Island for men or women?
Unisex. It's built as a shared warm-weather scent.

What's the longevity like?
Strong for a fresh/aquatic release: 7–9 hours is typical.

When should I wear it?
Spring and summer, for leisure and evening. It's designed to feel cooling in the heat.

What does it smell like?
Green basil and white ginger up top, a champaca-marine heart, and a soft sandalwood-amber finish.