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    Side by side

    Bond No. 9 York Musk vs. Luxe Bold

    Very similar
    Luxe Bold by Maison Alhambra bottle

    Luxe Bold

    Maison Alhambra
    Eau de Parfum2025
    New comparison

    Bond No. 9 York Musk wears longer on skin, while Luxe Bold projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bond No. 9 York Musk vs. Luxe Bold
    Bond No. 9 York MuskLuxe Bold
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bond No. 9 York Musk

    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Floral
    Patchouli

    Luxe Bold

    Woody
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantGrapefruit Blossom
    BlackcurrantGrapefruit Blossom
    Heart
    Green LilyNutmegOsmanthus
    NutmegOsmanthus
    Base
    MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
    MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bond No. 9 York Musk vs. Luxe Bold
    Bond No. 9 York MuskLuxe Bold
    Score3/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The synthetic musk isn't cuddly, isn't sweet, and won't ask permission. That's the whole point. Real backbone, no soft landing, no apologizing.Bond No. 9 York Musk
    Some will catch that green lily and think lemongrass cleaner. Others will find the boldest fresh scent they've worn in years. The citrus here doesn't whisper, it's woven into the woods.Luxe Bold