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B9 by Bond No 9

B9 by Bond NO9 B9 by Bond No.9 is a fairly new fragrance from the house of Bond No.9. The inspiration for the name and scent of this perfume comes from the brand’s first store address in New York, 9 Bond Street. The perfume bottle showcases the new logo for their brand, it is star shaped, the signature look for Bond No.9, and, purple colored. This unisex fragrance is very fresh, fruity and very long lasting.

The Fragrance is a well-balanced mixture of the following notes:

Top Notes

Citrus, Saffron

Heart Notes

Gardenia Leaves, Jasmine, Orchid, Agarwood

Base notes

Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver

What others are saying about it:

“Thank you Bond!!!! I feel as though this was created specifically for me. I’m addicted to the smell of Chanel Gardenia (Exclusif), but it is too feminine for me to wear. B9 is the perfect fix. It has the elegance of the gardenia but is strengthened by the amber and musk. These big bottles usually last me a very long time, but I’ve been spraying on B9 everyday since I purchased it. Safe enough for the office, prestigious enough for special occasions and sensual enough for date nights. Another winner from Bond no 9!!” – A.R

“B9 is a complex and disarming floral-woody fragrance that cultivates a deep friendship between feminine floral notes (gardenia, jasmine, orchid) and masculine woody/mossy notes (sandalwood, oud, and vetiver are very noticeable). It’s an unusual take on the fleshy gardenia motif, rendering it a swagger and a sensational genderless beauty. Here are traditional notes presented in an innovative and exquisitely nuanced way that had me fielding all manner of inquiries as to its name.” -Chromatic

Enjoy!

Perfume Etiquette

Like everything else in life wearing perfume has its own proper ways that I’m gonna call Perfume Etiquette. No matter how much you pay for your favorite scent or how much you like it, you should be mindful of others around you while splashing it on. Consider these guidelines the next time you are wearing your perfume.

Less Is More

Don’t overuse your perfume. No one should be able to smell your scent before getting close to you. Also, your smell should not linger in the room after you leave it. Don’t spray too much! Especially if you are wearing a spicy or smoky perfume.

Match The Occasion

Apart from having a day and night perfumes, keep in mind that you shouldn’t wear any perfume to some places like hospitals. This may cause patients discomfort. You may want to use a scented body lotion in this situation. Also, it’s better to not wear the same perfume that you use for a party or a date, at work. Chances are that your night perfume is too strong for a work environment.

Do Not Mask

Some people use perfume to mask unwanted odors such as cigarettes or alcohol. While this might help you at first, the end result may not be in your favor. The combination of your fragrance notes with the scent you are trying to hide might actually result in a worse smell. Only use your perfume to compliment your scent.

Say Goodbye

If your perfume is expired stop using it. I know that it’s hard when you pay a lot of money on your bottle but after a perfume expires it gives out a harsh and overpowering scent.

Don’t Reapply

After a while, you may get used to your own perfume and cannot smell it anymore. Resist the urge to reapply because for others your smell may become intolerable and overwhelming.

Sample It

Perfume is all about chemistry. Don’t blind buy a perfume because of its good reviews or because you liked it on somebody else. Try a sample on yourself for a few days to see if it suits you. (Maxaroma to the rescue)

Know How To Wear It

Do not apply your fragrance on your clothes as some oils may cause spotting. Also, you can learn how to efficiently use your perfume from this article.

Enjoy!

Oscars 2016 Red Carpet

It’s the day after the Oscars and here are our top five Oscars 2016 Red Carpet looks and how to get them. Of course, there are many of the dresses that we loved these are only 5 of them. We also recommended a perfume for each outfit. To get the looks and prices you can check out our Polyvore page.

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman looked super chic in a Zac Posen gown.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington looked gorgeous in Atelier Versace.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum surprised many in a Marchesa design.

Tina Fey

Tina Fey looked amazing in Atelier Versace.

I hope you enjoy!

Atelier Cologne 101

Atelier Cologne is a relevantly new brand of perfume. In 2009 Sylvia Ganter and Christophe Cervasel co-founders of Atelier Cologne created the Cologne Absolute family. “Genuine pure perfume exalting the magical freshness and elegance of citruses with exceptional lasting power thanks to very high concentrations of essential oils.”

At MaxAroma we offer 18 perfume from Atelier cologne’s different collections.

Amber Nue

Fragrance notes are Green madarin, bergamot, tajete, orchid nigritella rubra, cinnamon, benzoin, cistus labdanum, patchouli, and tonka bean.

Blanche Immortelle

Fragrance notes are Bergamot, Mandarin, Mimosa, Immortelle, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.

Bois Blonds

Fragrance notes are Tunisian Neroli, Pink Pepper, Moroccan Orange Flower, Incense, Blond Woods, Musks, and Vetiver.

Cedrat Enivrant

Fragrance notes are Moroccan Cedrat, Lime, Bergamot, Chinese Mint, Egyptian Basilic, Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, and Elemi.

Cedre Atlas

Fragrance notes are Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian Bergamot, Blackcurrant Bud, Atlas Cedarwood from Moroccan Rif, Jasmine, Apricot, White Amber, Indian Papyrus, and Haitian Vetiver.

Figuier Ardent

Fragrance notes are Calabrian Bergamot, Anise, Cardamom, Fig Leaf, Salty Fig, Pepper, Virginian Cedarwood, Tuscan Iris, and Tonka Bean.

Gold Leather

Fragrance notes are bitter orange, saffron, rum, plum, artemisi, eucalyptus, cedar, guaiac wood, agarwood (oud) and leather.

Grand Neroli

Fragrance notes are Orange Blossom Flower, Herbs, Musk, and Vanilla.

Mistral Patchouli

Fragrance notes are Pomelo, Black Pepper, Star Anise, Iris, Incense, Geranium, Heart Of Patchouli, Benzoin, and Haitian.

Oolang Infini

Fragrance notes are bergamot from Calabria, Tunisian neroli, freesia, oolang tea, jasmine from Egypt, blond leather, tobacco flower from the Balkans, gaiac wood from India, and musk.

Orange Sanguine

Fragrance notes are Blood Orange, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Geranium, Amber Woods, Tonka Beans, and Sandalwood.

Pomelo Paradis

Fragrance notes are Pink Pomelo, Calabrian Mandarin, Blackcurrant Bud, Moroccan Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose Essence, Mint, Haitian Vetiver, Tuscan Iris, and Amber.

Rose Anonyme

Fragrance notes are Bergamot from Calabria, Ginger from China, Turkish Rose Essence, Turkish Rose Absolue, Incense from Somalia, Velvet Oud Accord, Patchouli from Indonesia, Papyrus from India, and Benjoin from Laos.

Santal Carmin

Fragrance notes are Bergamot, Limette, Saffron, Sandalwood, Gaiac Wood, White Musk, Papyrus, Cedarwood, and Vanilla.

Silver Iris

Fragrance notes are Tangerine, Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Violet Leave, Iris Pallida, Mimosa, Patchouli, White Amber, and Tonka Beans.

Trefle Pur

Fragrance notes are Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Basilic Clover Absolute, Violet Leaves, Tunisian Neroli, Patchouli Moss, and Musk.

Vanille Insensee

Fragrance notes are Lime, Cedrat, Coriander, Jasmine, Vetiver, Oak Moss, Vanilla, Oak Wood, and Amber.

Vetiver Fatal

Fragrance notes are Bergamot from Calabria, Lemon from Sicily, Heart of Bigaradier from Paraguay, Orange Flower Absolue from Tunisia, Violet Leaves, Black Plum, Heart of Vetiver from Haiti, Cedarwood from Texas, and Dark Oud Accord.

And up to March 30th, you can use the coupon code 5AT to get 5% off of Atelier Cologne.

Maxaroma Giveaway

Yes, It’s time for another Maxaroma Giveaway. This time, it’s a contest. Send us a picture of your Valentine’s Gift to enter the contest. Email your pictures to Gazelle@maxaroma.com. We will put the best ones on our Instagram and the one that gets the most likes will win a Nars Nail Polish set. you have until 2/21/2016 to send us your pictures! It’s easy as pie and no shopping required.

May the Likes be in your favor

Valentine’s Dinner

Cook your love this easy Valentine’s dinner to set the mood for a great night!

Roasted Wild Scottish Salmon and Saffron

Ingredients:1 (2 1/4-pound) wild Scottish salmon fillet

1 (2 1/4-pound) wild Scottish salmon fillet

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ fresh quizzed lime

1/2 teaspoon saffron

1 tablespoon fennel

Side :

8 Organic carrots

2 Zucchini

1 tablespoon Coconut oil

½ tablespoon pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°.

Place fish, skin side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush fish with lime. sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bush saffron on the fillet and sprinkle fennel. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.

Wash and peel carrots and zucchini , place them on a baking tray, add coconut oil and sprinkle pepper on it . You can bake it at the same time with your fish, 450° for 10 minutes.

Add more sweetness to your night with dessert.

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh coconut & Raspberry

Total Time:
1 hr 20 min
Prep:
15 min

Cook:
5 min
4 to 6 servings

Ingredients
5 1/4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
14 ounces cold heavy cream
3 large egg whites
1 -ounce sugar

14 ounce Shaved fresh coconut

Raspberry

Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish, optional
Shaved bittersweet chocolate, for garnish, optional

Directions

Place chocolate in a large bowl set over a bain marie at a low simmer. Stir chocolate until melted. Turn off the heat and let stand.

Beat the cream over ice until it forms soft peaks. Set aside and hold at room temperature. With a mixer, whip egg to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar and continue whipping until firm.

Remove the chocolate from the bain marie and using a whisk, fold in the egg whites all at once. When the whites are almost completely incorporated, fold in the whipped cream and the fresh shaved coconut. Cover the mousse and refrigerate for approximately 3 hours or until set. Serve it with raspberry and shaved coconut.

The recipes are from Bobby Flay and Cooking Light with slight changes.

Enjoy!

Amouage Sunshine for Men

The composition for Amouage Sunshine for Men:

Base Note: Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean

Middle Notes: Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Bergamot

Top Notes: Immortelle, Lavender, Orange, Brandy

Amouage Sunshine for men may not be what you expect of this perfume house. It is not
as oriental, heavy or woody as their other men perfumes. Thanks to vanilla and Tonka beans it is a very sweet and easy going scent for men. However, it gets more subdued as the time goes by.

The longevity is exactly what you would expect from Amouage, very long lasting with a moderate sillage.

I should warn you not to spray too much because in the first hour it will be cloying if you do.

This is how Amouage describes Sunshine Men:

“Sunshine Man is a spicy and aromatic fragrance expressing a retro-chic interplay of freshness and sensuality.”

To simply put it, if you like sweet scents this is the fragrance for you!

Enjoy!

Warehouse Sale!

We are having a warehouse sale for two days! It is a first come first serve event and quantities are limited!
The sale is on February 10 & 11. We are open 11 am to 6 pm.
Come by to get your favorite perfume for valentine’s day.
You can also order online and pick up in the same location on these two days!
Invite your friends so they can enjoy the sale too!

To keep you updated with the sale we have created a Facebook Event you can Find pictures and more information there. You can also, ask us your questions on the same page.

If you RSVP the event you can expect a small gift in your shopping bag.

So if you live in NYC or NJ Save the dates!

Date Makeup!

As promised, we are all about Valentine’s Day this month. Here are some date makeup ideas. Also, choose your scent accordingly for the maximum impact.

If you want a sexy look go with the bold red lipstick and intense eyes! If you want your scent to compliment your look, go for Love in Black by Creed. This is a very mysterious and sexy smell that your date would love.

This one is for a fun and unique look. Hot pink lips and blue mascara, What is more fun than that? Wear Love Hope Denim by True religion. The caramel note will keep your date sweet and easy.

date makeup

Do the Nude lips and beige eyeshadow for an effortless, chic look. With this look I recommend Fatale Intense by Agent Provocateur. The rich and sweet scent of this perfume will make up for your underplayed look.

This bohemian look is one of my favorites. Bold eyebrows and dark lips are all you need for this look. What better to complete this look than sweet and innocent Olympea by Paco Rabbane.

Happy Dating!

Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day in NYC

Valentine’s day is getting close and people are starting to plan their dates and buy their gift. So, this week I’m making a list of date ideas for valentine’s day in NYC for all budgets that you might want to try this year. And come back here next week for the “what to wear on a date” blog.

Fuerza Bruta

One of the best interactive shows in NYC. This show combines live music, aerial performances and dancing will leave you and your date in a euphoric mood.

NUGHTHAWK Cinema

You can watch a movie while being served gourmet food and drinks. This is the ultimate classic date of “dinner and a movie” combined together. I suggest that you buy your tickets online in advance because they might sell out.

Mast Brothers Chocolate Maker

If you want a unique date go to this chocolate factory in Williamsburg. You can even request a private tour from them if you want a more intimate vibe. You will also be served a non-alcoholic chocolate beer during the tour.

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink

For a romantic date go for an ice skating experience together. This option is especially great this year because the weather is warm enough to enjoy staying outside and just hold hand and skate.

Jazz Standard

If you love jazz this is a great spot for you. They serve award- winning Southern cuisine and meanwhile, you can enjoy their awesome Jazz Venues.

Comedy Cellar

This hole in the wall is perfect for a fun date. It will immediately put you and your date in a great mood. In my opinion having fun with your loved one on Valentine’s day is the main goal.

Slipper Room

Another fun place to spend your Valentine’s at. If you want to choose Slipper Room as your dating spot, do your research. It is not to everybody’s liking but the people who like burlesque shows usually are happy with it.

Enjoy!