Posh Spice

When Bond No 9 launched the Eau de New York series—Eau de parfums crafted to salute different parts of our fair city—we were confused. Is it really wise, wondered BD, to push the olfactory landscape of New York as a good thing? Take the latest in Bond's portfolio, Little Italy. Would we smell of day-old wifebeater dipped in sausage and pepper grease with a hint of fish sauce from nearby Chinatown? Thankfully, no. It's more creamsicle—a little bit sweet, with orange and citrus extracts available, like your favorite prosciutto, only in the old country.

$168 for 3.3 oz at Saksfifthavenue.com