Bond No. 9 has built its reputation by capturing the essence of New York’s neighborhoods and translating them into fragrance. With The Scent of Peace, the house turns its focus to the most aspirational neighborhood of all, one that exists above streets and skylines and defines the soul of the city itself. Peace is the ideal New Yorkers strive toward, a shared state of harmony that allows one of the world’s most complex cities to thrive.
New York has always been driven by ambition, resilience, and forward momentum. At the same time, it remains a place shaped by coexistence, tolerance, and unspoken agreements formed block by block. In the years following September 11, this collective understanding became even more profound, reinforcing the belief that the future of the city is inseparable from the idea of global peace. The Scent of Peace was created as an olfactory expression of that belief, a fragrance born from optimism, unity, and shared purpose.
Designed for both women and men, The Scent of Peace opens with luminous grapefruit and black currant, creating an immediate sense of clarity and uplift. As the fragrance develops, delicate lily of the valley brings softness and balance, while cedarwood and musk form a warm, grounding base. The result is a scent that feels freshly radiant yet comforting, modern yet timeless. Housed in a flacon adorned with a dove in flight, The Scent of Peace symbolizes a message that moves effortlessly from New York to the rest of the world.