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H.O.T. Always by Bond No. 9 — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Bond No. 9

H.O.T. Always

Name: H.O.T. Always by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Rating: 8.16 (180 reviews)

8.2180Typically ~$300

Mostly chocolate and coconut, warmed by amber. Best in fall, made for dates.

Scent profile

Top notes

ChocolateCoconutPepperAged Pepper

Heart notes

FrankincenseGaiac woodPatchouliWoody notesSpoiled Spice

Base notes

Amber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

99%

Spring

51%

Summer

34%

Fall

100%

Day

65%

Night

100%

Where

Office

58%

Casual

78%

Date

100%

Club

71%

Formal

81%

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