Bond No 9 Hamptons

The Bottle

Hamptons suits the Bond No. 9 silhouette particularly well, using vivid blue to give the strongly indented body a breezy, seaside character. The flared shoulders and thick, broad base make it a heavy bottle, with the lower section visibly supplying much of its presence. A pale cream neck and elongated pale-blue cap, darkened at both ends, add welcome contrast. The circular front medallion clearly reads Bond No. 9, NYC and Hamptons. It's cheerful and unmistakable, and one of the house's more convincing colour-led designs without needing elaborate artwork.

Original or Clone

The bottle gives Hamptons a strong claim on the shelf: its vivid blue body, curved shoulders, indented sides, circular label, and elongated cap make it unusually recognisable. That is a meaningful reason to buy the original rather than an interpretation when the object itself matters. René Morgenthaler’s credited authorship adds a fact no copy can share, while the citrus, aromatic, floral character explains why this release has attracted an attempt at reproduction. An interpretation remains a reasonable choice for readers who care less about those distinctions.