TriBeCa
TriBeCa wears as a glossy amber gourmand, blending hazelnut, cacao and caramel with cedar, ambroxan and soft moss. It feels sweet, nutty and woody from the start, then dries down smoother and airier than the note list might suggest. This one tends to shine in fall and winter, though its light texture can keep it from feeling too dense. If you like.
Similar Suggestions
BETAFragrances with the nearest note and performance profile.
For more in-depth suggestions.
Performance Metrics
4,098 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
TriBeCa usually performs well, with community voting leaning more long lasting than moderate, and projection most often reading moderate to strong. It can hold on well through the day and often does even better on clothes, though the airy structure keeps it from feeling overwhelmingly dense.
Notes Pyramid
Search these notesChoose where each note belongs.
TriBeCa opens with hazelnut and cacao wrapped in caramel sweetness, then moves into a smoother woody amber heart. The jasmine sambac is soft and supportive rather than floral-first, while cedar, ambroxan and moss shape a dry-down that feels musky, polished and lightly textured.
Main Accords
15 MAPPEDThe main accords wear in layers rather than all at once. Amber and woods give the scent its backbone, caramel and hazelnut add warmth and softness, and the cacao brings a toasted edge rather than a literal chocolate effect. The white floral facet smooths the sweetness, while the mossy touch keeps the base from feeling too glossy.
Community Data
3,472 TOTAL VOTESCOMMUNITY SENTIMENT
OWNERSHIP STATS
GENDER APPEAL
REVIEW SENTIMENT
When to Wear
TAP TO VOTETIME OF DAY · TAP TO VOTE
OCCASIONS · TAP TO VOTE
It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Smooth hazelnut, cacao and caramel blend
Airy texture keeps the gourmand profile from feeling heavy
Long wear is a consistent strength
Moderate to strong presence without constant overload
Works especially well in fall and winter
Unisex profile with broad appeal
Polished, modern amber-woody dry-down
Can feel cosy, sensual and easy to wear
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
High price is a common objection
Some people find it too close in style to Baccarat Rouge 540
Synthetic or plasticky facets can show up on some skin
The sweetness may be too much for those who prefer drier scents
Not the best fit for very hot weather
May disappoint if you want a naturalistic cacao or hazelnut fragrance
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Bond No 9 TriBeCa Review”
TriBeCa is Bond No 9's take on the modern amber gourmand, and it lands in a space that feels familiar but still easy to enjoy. The note list gives you hazelnut, cacao, jasmine sambac, cedar, ambroxan, caramel and moss, and that is broadly how it wears. The opening reads nutty, sweet and softly woody, with a polished texture that keeps the gourmand side from turning sticky or overly edible.
What stands out most is the balance. This is not a dark, heavy gourmand, and it is not a dry cedar scent either. It sits between the two. The hazelnut and caramel give it warmth and comfort, while the ambroxan and woods create lift. That contrast is a big part of its appeal. Wearers often describe it as rich but light at the same time, and that fits the structure well. It has sweetness, but the scent usually comes across more glossy and airy than thick.
As it settles, the cacao becomes less about chocolate and more about a smooth roasted warmth. The floral touch from jasmine sambac is not the main story, but it helps round the composition and stop the sweet notes from feeling flat. Later on, the dry-down leans into amber, wood and musk, with caramel still present as a soft glow rather than a syrupy blanket. The mossy base adds a little texture underneath, even if the overall impression stays modern and clean rather than earthy.
Performance is one of the stronger practical points here. It usually lasts well, and public voting leans toward long lasting with moderate to strong sillage. That makes TriBeCa easy to notice without always becoming aggressive. It tends to work best in fall and winter, when the nutty amber warmth feels most natural, but its lighter profile can also make it wearable in spring and on cooler evenings year round. Day or night both make sense, depending on how much you spray.
The main drawbacks are easy to predict. Price is the obvious one, as many people feel it sits firmly in overpriced territory. There is also a recurring complaint that the scent can read synthetic, plasticky or slightly medicinal on some skin. And while comparisons to Baccarat Rouge 540 are common, that can be a positive or a negative depending on what you want. If you like airy amber sweetness with a gourmand twist, TriBeCa is a strong sample. If you dislike ambroxan-heavy modern scents or want a truly natural-smelling hazelnut fragrance, it may be less convincing.
FAQs
What does Bond No 9 TriBeCa smell like?+
It smells like a polished amber gourmand built around hazelnut, cacao and caramel, with cedar, ambroxan and a soft mossy base. The overall effect is sweet, nutty and woody, but still airy rather than syrupy.
Is TriBeCa very sweet?+
It leans sweet, but usually not in a dense dessert-like way. The caramel and hazelnut are clear, yet the woody amber base helps keep it smoother and lighter in wear.
Does TriBeCa smell similar to Baccarat Rouge 540?+
Some wearers compare the two because TriBeCa has an airy amber-woody sweetness with ambroxan in the base. Still, TriBeCa adds a more gourmand hazelnut and caramel angle, so it does not read as a direct copy from the note list alone.
Is TriBeCa more feminine or masculine?+
It reads clearly unisex overall, though it tends to lean slightly feminine in public voting. In practice, it suits anyone who enjoys sweet woody ambers with a gourmand edge.
How is the longevity of TriBeCa?+
It usually wears well. Community performance data points more toward long lasting than moderate, so most people can expect solid staying power, especially on fabric.
How strong is TriBeCa's projection?+
Projection most often comes across as moderate to strong. It is noticeable without always turning into a room-filling scent, which helps it stay versatile.
Is TriBeCa good for winter and fall?+
Yes. It fits fall and winter especially well because the hazelnut, cacao, caramel and amber tones feel warm and cosy in cooler air.
Can you wear TriBeCa in summer?+
Some people can, especially with a lighter hand, because it is often described as deep but light at the same time. Still, its sweet amber-gourmand profile usually feels more natural outside high heat.
Is TriBeCa suitable for daytime wear?+
Yes, if you enjoy sweeter scents during the day. Its smoother, airy structure makes it easier to wear in daytime settings than many heavier gourmands.
Does TriBeCa feel heavy or airy?+
It tends to feel both rich and surprisingly airy. That balance is one of the main reasons it appeals to people who want sweetness without a thick, sticky texture.
Rankings
Full rankingsWear Diary
0 COMMUNITY WEAR LOGSKeep sprays, longevity, weather, and compliments in one practical log.
Sign in to keep private wear notes.
Compliment Signal
FROM WEAR LOGSReviews
No owner review yet. You can be the first.
Dupes & Alternatives
COMMUNITY DUPESCOREComparisons to Baccarat Rouge 540 come up often because both sit in the airy amber-wood space, but TriBeCa appears to lean more gourmand through its hazelnut, cacao and caramel notes. Based on the available evidence, it is safer to call it adjacent rather than a true dupe. If that style appeals to you, sample side by side instead of assuming they wear the same.
No User submitted dupes yet. The first useful DupeScore can come from your community.
Live questions about TriBeCa
Ask one quick question and let the community weigh in while it is live.
No live pulse yet.
Trusted Sellers
Community-submitted stores that regular buyers trust, by country.
No trusted sellers added for this fragrance yet.
Where to Sample
Discovery sets, official samples, and trusted decants.
No sample or decant options shared for this fragrance yet.