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Beekman Place by Bond No 9 is a fragrance for women and men. Beekman Place was launched in 2024. Top notes are Pear, Black Currant, Pineapple and Bergamot; middle notes are Watery Notes, Driftwood, Basil, Lemon, Pepper and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Leather, Oakmoss and Amber. The secret is out: Manhattan's most exclusive - and elusive - enclave, in luxurious scent form. Home to artists, royalty, heiresses, and diplomats, this quaint span of two blocks near the East River is tucked on the edge of Turtle Bay in midtown Manhattan, making it perhaps the city's most exclusive and desirable neighborhood. Home to artists, royalty, heiresses and diplomats, this quaint span of two blocks near the East River is tucked on the edge of Turtle Bay in midtown Manhattan, making it perhaps the city’s most exclusive and desirable neighborhood. Even though it’s mere steps to some of the most touristic attractions in the city, you have to be an insider to know it’s there: “It’s fascinating because Beekman Place is secluded, yet totally global due to its residents,” says Bond No.9 Founder Laurice Rahmé of the destination which is also just north of the United Nations and today, boasts an international population. Between the European-style streets, rarefied architecture, and views of the water and Roosevelt Island beyond, it’s the kind of NYC enclave “that really has it all, ”she says. Like all New York City neighborhoods, the area is steeped in historic legacy. Yet the heritage of Beekman Place extends a bit farther back than most. The Beekman family, descendants of the original Dutch colonists, built a grand mansion there in the mid 1770’s, and hosted both British dignitaries during the American Revolution and later, George Washington, a frequent visitor. As the area developed over the following centuries, famous residents have included composer Irving Berlin, pioneering landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman, Iranian princess Ashram Pahlavi, and American heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, to name but a small few. This fascinating blend reflects the sophisticated, unique ambiance of an ultra-impressive locale. The top notes are an unexpected and contagious fruit blend of juicy pineapple, slightly animalic black currant, and nuanced, elegant pear. What follows is a similarly surprising heart brimming with a gentlemanly blend of fresh, vibrant basil leaves—all at once spicy, sweet, and deeply green—the lively pepper and lemon herbaceous Ness of geranium, and salty driftwood, evocative of the water nearby Beekman Place’s coastal location. Like its dynamic, storied namesake, the scent further develops with yet more plot twists: tonka bean lends a gourmand note, musk and patchouli add rich, sensual depth, and ephemeral sea amber and woody, earthy oakmoss add a grounding flourish. The dry down is that of a sumptuously warm, spiced leather. While decidedly masculine in nature, Beekman Place is a complex scent for anyone with a refined, yet adventurous, palate. Notes: Pineapple, Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Pear, Lemon, Basil Leaves, Water Accord, Geranium, Driftwood, Musk, Tonka Beans, Patchouli, Sea Oriental, Oakmoss, Sandalwood.
