Astor Place by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A bright, polished bouquet of peony, freesia, and jasmine is lifted by sparkling fruit and softened by musky woods and amber.
Is Astor Place worth it?
How it smells: Opens with violet leaf and mandarin orange, freesia and red poppy at the heart, then dries down to musk and amber.
Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 63, reputation 47, versatility 87, layerability 57 and value 48, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, is worth the price and smells fresh. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 32 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Floral · Floral Fruity
EDP · Introduced 2009 · Unisex
Key accords: Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Red Poppy, Orris Root, Musk
Top Notes
- Violet Leaf
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Freesia
- Red Poppy
- Orris Root
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Astor Place by Bond No. 9 belongs to the floral fragrance family. A bright, polished bouquet of peony, freesia, and jasmine is lifted by sparkling fruit and softened by musky woods and amber. Astor Place opens with Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Freesia, Red Poppy, and Orris Root. It dries down to Musk, Amber, and Teak Wood.
How to wear Astor Place
On skin, Astor Place by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Astor Place opens with Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange.
The heart brings Freesia, Red Poppy, and Orris Root.
It dries down to Musk, Amber, and Teak Wood.
What to layer with Astor Place
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange, freesia, and orris root.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share violet leaf, mandarin orange, and musk.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays Bergamot
Bois by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bois on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays Bois
Pairings to approach with care
Guidance 46 by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Guidance 46 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guidance 46 brings an amber contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guidance 46 on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 1 spray Guidance 46
A*Men Eau de Toilette by Mugler
Not Recommended · 37/99
A*Men Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. A*Men Eau de Toilette brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer A*Men Eau de Toilette on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Astor Place : 1 spray A*Men Eau de Toilette
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include mandarin orange, freesia, and orris root.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include violet leaf, mandarin orange, and musk.
- Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out — Both include musk and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Astor Place?
Astor Place opens with Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Freesia, Red Poppy, and Orris Root. It dries down to Musk, Amber, and Teak Wood.
How long does Astor Place last, and how strong is it?
Astor Place by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Astor Place?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with Astor Place?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange, freesia, and orris root. Apply Astor Place first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Astor Place : 2 sprays CK One.
Layering guide
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