Beekman Place

The Verdict

Bond No 9's Beekman Place, released in 2024, pays homage to one of Manhattan's most exclusive enclaves. The fragrance delivers exactly what Bond No 9 does well: a high-quality, well-blended composition with solid performance. Unfortunately, that quality craftsmanship comes wrapped in a scent profile that multiple reviewers describe as surprisingly familiar and generic for a niche offering at $450.

The consensus across fragrance forums is clear: Beekman Place is pleasant, easy to wear, and competently made, but it could have been so much more. As one Fragrantica reviewer noted, there is "a generic air to the profile that feels closer to off-the-shelf than trial-and-error."

What It Smells Like

The opening bursts with juicy pineapple, black currant, and bergamot, delivering a fresh citrus-fruit introduction that feels bright and inviting. The heart introduces an interesting herbaceous dimension with basil, pepper, and geranium, along with a coastal driftwood accord that lends an aquatic quality.

The base layers tonka bean, musk, patchouli, and leather for warmth and depth. Several Basenotes reviewers compared the overall effect to "a high quality Eternity with a green musk fougere vibe with a tinge of Invictus." The dry down is the highlight, described as stellar, fresh, and clean, evoking the smell of a cool morning in an herbal garden with fresh basil.

When to Wear It

Beekman Place functions as a year-round daily driver, though it leans most naturally toward spring and summer. Its clean, modern character makes it appropriate for office environments, casual outings, and everyday use. This is not a statement fragrance; it is a crowd-pleasing, safe choice that will not offend or challenge anyone.

Longevity & Projection

Performance is one of Beekman Place's genuine strengths. Reviewers report it is "very pleasant, detectable with quite good longevity without being too loud." The fragrance maintains a moderate sillage bubble throughout its wear time, making it noticeable to those nearby without overwhelming a room. This restrained projection suits its intended role as a versatile daily scent.

The Community Says

The Basenotes and Fragrantica communities are generally aligned in their assessment: well-made but uninspired. Basenotes reviewers describe it as having "a fresh, green, modern cologne-y fougere barbershop vibe" and call it "a mass crowd pleasure and easy wear." However, the recurring criticism is that Bond No 9 should not be charging niche prices for a scent that smells like it belongs on a department store shelf. Several reviewers recommend purchasing from discounters at around $290 rather than paying the full $450 retail price.

Who Should Buy This

Beekman Place makes sense for Bond No 9 collectors who want to complete their New York neighborhood collection, or for men who prioritize a polished, inoffensive daily fragrance above all else. If you can find it at a discount, the quality-to-value equation improves considerably. However, if you already own a well-made fresh aromatic fragrance, Beekman Place may not add anything meaningfully new to your rotation.

The Bottom Line

Bond No 9 Beekman Place is a competent, well-blended fragrance that would be perfectly satisfying at $150 but becomes a tougher sell at $450. It delivers on quality and wearability while falling short on the distinctiveness that niche pricing demands.