Coney Island is Bond No 9's newest fragrance offering, and I think it is a winner. The last time I was at Coney Island, I was about 8...but this fragrance brings forward those long-distant memories, hidden for so long in the mists of time.
...Coney Island conjures up both the magical history and the reawakening of this beachfront paradise. Combined in this contemporary gourmand delight are the sugar-cool notes of
margarita mix, hypnotically seductive chocolate and caramel, plus cedarwood. The high-voltage blue bottle recalls the Coney Island's expanse of sea and sky, while the contrasting gold neck evokes the thousands of electric lights that once lit up its night sky.
And throw in a bit salt water taffy. Or at least the salt.
I like this one, because it is so different from anything else I own. I particularly like the more- than-a-dash of lime. It stays bright and true through the whole fragrance, right down to the cedarwood/sandalwood. The chocolate stays underneath as a hint. You almost have to know it is there to know it is there. But it sweetens the deal, just a tad. And it isn't that artificial chocolate, but real chocolate. Plus added to that: the margarita mix is under, over and through all.
Then, there's that salt and lime thing going on.
Lemme tell ya, it's a scent women can wear. It's not a typical male lime scent. It must be that margarita mix. Any way you serve it up, it's delish.
From the description, I initially felt it might have been like Pink Sugar, but it is not sweet. Nope, it is salt and lime. And it conjures up the coolness of a tall iced glass, with or without salt, on a hot day.
It's a happy, summery scent. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. I'm only debating how long I can hold off and which way I want to buy it.
Have you tried it yet?
Bond No. 9's Coney Island is sold at all four Bond No. 9 stores, at selected branches of Saks Fifth Avenue, and at Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Paris Gallery, Lane Crawford. Besides being available in its 3.4 oz. artist-designed superstar bottle and box presentation ($180), 1.7oz travel size ($125), Coney Island may be purchased by the ounce ($40), either in a 2-ounce basic spray flacon with gilt honeycomb cap ($25) or in our unique vintage or art bottles, featured in a wide variety of designs ($60 - $200).
And do you remember I told you how great their customer service is? Call 877 273-3369. Go, Bond No 9!
Karin
MARGARITA MIX, with fiery tequila blanco already poured in
Un-humble MELON that goes way beyond fruit salad Freshly-ripened GUAVA that's naughty but sweet
CINNAMON in sensual mode (fougedaboud apple pie) CHOCOLATE - the stimulant with the tasty mega-kick
Pour-able CARAMEL, out to intoxicate
Decadent, unredeemed MUSK
VANILLA that's not minding its manners
Cool and collected CEDARWOOD … because somebody's got to put on the brakes
Mellow SANDALWOOD, like settling down after a pulse-quickening roller coaster ride
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I really liked this one as well (reviewed it) and was surprised to like it so. It’s as you say lime and salt, combined. Very refreshing and not sweet-blah-generic-mall-stuff at all. Good one of them!
I really expected it to be very carmel-y and sweet. Maybe like Miss Dior Cherie or even Missoni, neither of which I can wear. I was more than pleasantly surprised!
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