Bond No.9 Shelter Island
Bond No. 9Eau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Bond No.9 Shelter Island vs. Sandflowers
Is Bond No.9 Shelter Island better than Sandflowers?
Bond No.9 Shelter Island rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SeaweedSandalwood
marinearomaticaquaticfresh spicy
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 Shelter Island and Sandflowers?
| Bond No.9 Shelter Island | Sandflowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bond No.9 Shelter Island and Sandflowers smell?
Bond No.9 Shelter Island
Marine
Aromatic
Citrus
White Floral
Oud
Aquatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Sandflowers
Aromatic
Marine
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Salty
Earthy
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bond No.9 Shelter Island and Sandflowers share?
Top
Black PepperCitrus zest
Aquatic NotesSeaweed
Heart
LilySeaweed
Juniper BerriesSpicy Notes
Base
OudSandalwoodAmberMuskMyrrh
SandalwoodOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bond No.9 Shelter Island or Sandflowers?
| Bond No.9 Shelter Island | Sandflowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bond No.9 Shelter Island and Sandflowers?
Marine oud shouldn't work. Oud is dense, resinous, made for cold nights and close rooms. But Shelter Island takes that richness and hangs it in open air, lets the seaweed and salt undo its weight.Bond No.9 Shelter Island
Most Montale fragrances shout. This one doesn't, and that's exactly the point. Same 8-10 hour lifespan, same attention to materials, just delivered as a quiet declaration.Sandflowers
The hunt
Where to buy Bond No.9 Shelter Island and Sandflowers
| Bond No.9 Shelter Island | Sandflowers | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $126.93ecosmetics |
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