What They Say: "We conceived of Silver Factory as a smooth, smoky, spicy blend of interlacing incense (a key scent of the 60's), wood resin, cedarwood, and syrupy, seductive amber. But just to complicate things, we gave it a heart of jasmine, iris and violet - a scent that Warhol was especially fond of. These slightly dissonant florals combine to evoke a metallic effect - that of warmed-up, molten silver."

Melissa Says: Their description is quite accurate, I found. Also, it comes off as somewhat masculine in nature, but I still loved smelling it on my wrists. The woody notes are prevalent, but complex. This is a strong, independent. and unconventional scent for the same type of woman.

This is the first of a series of Warhol Foundation partnership scents featuring a selected example of Warhol art on the bottle.

Retail Price: $230.00 (at BondNo9.com or visit the website for retail locations)

What They Say: "When New York's iconic luxury superstore meets luxury New York perfumer, the results are Bond No. 9's Saks Fifth Avenue for Him and Saks Fifth Avenue for Her. Firsts in the new genre of Retail Eaux de Parfum.

Notes: Jasmin, Tuberose, Gardenia, Vetiver, Vanilla"

Melissa Says: The most important thing to know about this fragrance? GARDENIA. If you're a fan of gardenia, this is definitely the scent for you, as that is really the predominant note. Not for the wallflower, this scent is not the least bit shy in its gardenia glory. For me, it was a little more intense than I'm accustomed to, but of course the true and full-bodied quality of Bond No. 9's formulas gives you a large fragrance impact for your money, which isn't a bad thing when you find something that really expresses who you are.

Retail Price: $125 1.7 fl oz / $185 3.4 fl oz (online at Bond No. 9 or find a retail location near you on the website)

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What They Say: "What is the smell of fun and how do you bottle it? That was our mission at Bond No. 9 when we decided to capture the essence of Coney Island and turn it into an eau de parfum.
Notes: Margarita mix, melon guava, cinnamon, chocolate, caramel, musk, vanilla, cedarwood, sandalwood."

Melissa Says: This one isn't for the shy, that's for sure. Don't get me wrong, it's not overbearing unless you over-apply it, but its bolder notes may not appeal as much to those who want their fragrance to be a bit understated. Looking at a part of that long mix of notes included - margarita mix, melon guava, chocolate, caramel, vanilla - it seems that this scent would be way too sweet for a lot of wearers who tend to edge away from those scents, but I think the slight spice of the cinnamon and the warmth of the musk, cedarwood, and sandalwood temper the sweetness. I really do think this scent is for when you're feeling fun, just as Bond No. 9 attempted. A little on the back of the neck and on the wrists lasts ALL day long. This scent is dense but youthful.

Retail Price: $125, 1.7 fl oz / $180, 3.4 fl oz (at bondno9.com or go here to find retail locations near you)

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What They Say: "It Takes a Neighborhood - The Sparkling-Fresh Scent of our Civic Dreams.

Notes:
Black currant, lily of the valley, musk

For every bottle sold, Seeds of Peace will recieve a portion of the sales. Seeds of Peace is an organization that is dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence. (seedsofpeace.org)

Melissa Says: Well, I suppose if you're going to be spending this kind of money on any beauty product, even a high-end fragrance, then it helps to know that a bit of it is going toward a beneficial cause.

But let's get to the business of the scent. It's not necessarily a classic-in-the-making...in my opinion it's quite modern. That doesn't mean it's annoying or not pleasing. In fact, I like the upbeat heartiness of it. It's not gentle and airy, but is instead full and empowering. At first the black currant may be a bit intense, but once it has warmed up on the skin the sexy complexity of the floral musk helps to temper that. You're left with a feminine, crisp, and slightly sultry combination that isn't too heavy for warmer temperatures.

Retail Price: $125 for 1.7 fl oz / $195 for 3.4 fl oz (at bondno9.com)

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What They Say: "Bryant Park is the inspiration for and name of Bond No. 9's 28th and most fashion-oriented eau de parfum: a rose-patchouli concoction with pink pepper added for dissonance.

Notes: Lily of the Valley, Rhubarb, Pink Pepper, Rose, Patchouli, Raspberry, Amber"

Melissa Says: In my opinion there's simply no way to fully appreciate this scent unless you get a chance to smell how it develops on your skin. It starts out fairly crisp and has a bit of a floral bite to it, and it then begins to get this incredible spicy but subtle warmth. The patchouli is barely distinguishable, in case that's something that might make you shy away from the description. It all just blends together into a luscious mix, with the raspberry coming through at the end nicely. Overall, this is a flirtatious yet sophisticated fragrance that is not too overpowering (but a little does go a long way).

Retail Price: $125 for 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) or $185 for 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) (at bondno9.com)

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What They Say: "A fragrance inspired by the West Side's long monopoly on music. Home to Carnegie Hall, the Copacabana, Lincoln Center, Studio 54, Broadway musicicals as well as rock and disco music. It finds the scent equivalent for the sounds of music in its full-bodied, mellow composition, its undulating rhythms, its harmonies, its pitch - and yes, its notes. Fragrance, like music, is open to interpretation. Everyone who sniffs it will hear - and smell - a different melody of their own."

Notes: Rose, Ylang Ylang, Peony, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla, Musk

Jen's Experience: Right out of the box, this scent is absolutely lovely -- a terrific mix of romantic florals with a touch of vanilla and musk to keep the florals from being too cloying. Where the perfume I tested previously, Tom Ford Black Orchid, seemed to be heavy on the spice and light on the floral, this formula turns that around and puts the florals more in the forefront. This is still an excellent blend of fragrances for those who resist the floral scents, and the musk is not so heavy that it turns me (one who loves florals) off. This scent is incredibly long-lasting as well; perfume applied to my wrists before work is still fragrant upon my arrival home.

If you're in the New York area, be sure to pop into one of the Bond No. 9 stores to check out this scent in their beautiful decorative bottles, as well as their many other scents and candles.

Retail Price: $125.00/1.7 oz (Bond No. 9 stores or online at Saks Fifth Avenue)

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