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Perfumers
New York Musk
feminine
New York Musk by Bond No 9 is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. New York Musk was launched in 2012. Top notes are Black Currant and Grapefruit blossom; middle notes are Green Lily, Nutmeg and Osmanthus; base notes are Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver. New York Musk is part of the New York Notes collection from Bond No 9. The fragrance opens with light and buoyant grapefruit flower, tart blackcurrant and galbanum. The heart notes reinforce an Asian theme, with peach-like osmanthus flower, lemony-green lilies and spicy nutmeg. Musk, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver support the fruits, spices and flowers above. The fragrance is an Eau de Parfum, available in 50 ml and 100 ml bottles as well as a 100 ml limited edition with a necklace.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
73%
Win
90%
Spr
40%
Sum
90%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
70%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
299 votes
3.68
Love it
9933%
Like it
9632%
OK
217%
Dislike
7625%
Hate it
72%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 5 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
New York Musk is highly regarded by the community for its unique pine and patchouli composition and strong performance, though its premium price point and limited availability are significant drawbacks. Most appreciate it as a quality fragrance but recommend exploring cheaper alternatives like Kiehl's Musk if budget is a concern, as true comparable options are rare.
Strengths
- Strong projection and longevity - requires less product per application
- Distinctive pine and patchouli notes that stand out
- Unisex appeal with good compliments from others
- Unique scent profile without many close comparisons
Weaknesses
- Expensive at ~$200 for 50mL bottle
- Difficult to find at retail prices
- Not universally liked - some partners may not enjoy it
- Limited availability through mainstream retailers
Best for
Signature scent for fragrance enthusiastsCold weather and winter wearThose seeking a distinctive unisex fragrance
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
