Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire
Bond No 9Eau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire vs. Herod
Is Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire better than Herod?
Herod rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Black PepperVetiver
woodyamberwarm spicypowderybalsamicsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire and Herod?
| Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire and Herod smell?
Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Rose
Honey
Herod
Tobacco
Vanilla
Amber
Cinnamon
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire and Herod share?
Top
BeeswaxNeroliSaffron
CinnamonPepperPepperwood
Heart
RoseCedarwoodGurjumBlack Pepper
Tobacco LeafIncenseOsmanthusLabdanum
Base
OudSandalwoodSiam BenzoinTolu BalsamVetiver
VanillaIso E SuperCedarWoody NotesPatchouliMuskVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire or Herod?
| Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire and Herod?
The oud doesn't whisper, it arrives. Bond No. 9 built this around Turkish rose and beeswax warmth, then let the honey-oud drydown hit like a late-night conversation that goes somewhere.Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire
Some fragrances suggest. Herod insists. The tobacco-vanilla base isn't subtle, it's the whole argument, and it wins. Sweet enough to pull people in, structured enough to keep them at a distance.Herod
The hunt
Where to buy Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire and Herod
| Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 oz | — | $295.57ecosmetics |
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