A seductive, addictive incense-filled scent. Invokes the smell of the island's dense woodlands. A rule-breaking symphony of tenacious forest notes.
When Dutch explorers first arrived in what would become New York, they narrowly missed Manhattan and instead landed on a wooded island just offshore. Covered in hickory, oak, and chestnut trees, the 172-acre island was soon ceded by the Lenape people, marking one of the earliest chapters in the founding of New York State. Later claimed by the British, it became the seat of royal governors, earning the name Governors Island and securing its place in the city’s layered history.
Bond No. 9 is a fragrance that leans into contrast. Hypnotic, seductive, and deeply atmospheric, it opens with incense-rich notes that feel unexpected for a place known for leisure and open skies. Yet this tension is intentional. The composition mirrors the island itself, where history, nature, and modern culture intersect. As the scent unfolds, it evokes the wooded heart of the island, recalling dense groves, shaded paths, and the earthy calm beneath the festivities.
Governors Island is a fragrance that embraces dissonance and discovery. It captures the quiet magic beneath the celebration and the enduring pull of a place that feels both untouched and alive.
Notes: Warm Resin Encens, Honeyed Ambrox and Cedar Wood
