Alright, let’s talk about this Bond No. 9 Green thing. I’d heard some chatter about it, mostly folks saying it was, well, really green. I was kind of looking for something different anyway, getting a bit tired of the usual stuff I had lying around. Needed a change, something sharp maybe.
So, I decided to track some down. Didn’t go for a full bottle straight off – learned that lesson the hard way before. Found a place online that did smaller decants, figured that was the smart play. Ordered a little 5ml sprayer, just enough to give it a proper go over a few days.
When the little package arrived, I was pretty keen to try it. Unpacked it right away. First spray, just on my wrist to see what was what. And yeah, they weren’t kidding. It hit me immediately – super green. Not like fresh cut grass exactly, more like… snapping a thick plant stem? A bit bitter, sharp, almost vegetal. It was definitely a ‘whoa’ moment.
Trying It Out Properly
Okay, first impression noted. The next day, I decided to give it a full wear. Put on a couple of sprays before heading out to run some errands. The opening was still that same sharp green blast. Have to say, it felt pretty bold walking around smelling like concentrated plant life.
Over the next hour or two, it did settle down a bit. That initial sharpness softened, and I started getting something a bit more… woody? Maybe some muskiness underneath it all. It wasn’t like it transformed completely, but it definitely became less aggressive. It just sort of hummed along, this persistent green woody vibe.
I wore it a few more times over the week. Tried it on a warmer day, a cooler day. Seemed to last a decent amount of time, I could still catch whiffs of it late afternoon, which isn’t bad.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Look, it does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s green. Aggressively green at the start, then mellowing into something a bit more grounded. It’s definitely unique, I’ll give it that. Didn’t get any comments on it, which isn’t unusual for me, but I felt quite aware of it myself.
Is it for me? Honestly, probably not an everyday wear. It’s interesting, and I’m glad I tried it, but it’s a very specific mood. It’s not comforting, it’s not sexy, it’s just… assertive greenness. It felt a bit like wearing a statement piece, you know? Something you pull out when you want to feel sharp and maybe a little bit challenging.
So yeah, that was my little experiment with Bond No. 9 Green. Tried it, experienced it, recorded my thoughts. It’s a thing, alright. A very, very green thing.
