How it smells
The first thing you smell is lemon and black pepper. The heart brings seaweed and white lily. On the skin it settles into agarwood (oud) and musk. Overall it smells marine and citrus.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Shelter Island notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Bond No. 9 Shelter Island EDP
Shelter Island EDP comes from Bond No. 9. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €310. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar and Bond No. 9 Bond No 9 Wall Street.
Shelter Island for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Shelter Island
The strongest accord is marine (100%), followed by citrus and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy marine and citrus smells and notes like seaweed and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, summer, spring and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Shelter Island dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Ajmal Amir One (5 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (6 shared notes), Bond No. 9 Bond No 9 Wall Street (5 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ajmal Amir One starts from €129.
Quick answers
When did Shelter Island come out?
It came out in 2014.
Does Shelter Island project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.