Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A lush, urban blend of wild blueberry and violet leaf wrapped in jasmine, cinnamon, caramel, and a warm mossy suede base.
Is Bleecker Street worth it?
How it smells: Opens with violet leaf, blueberry and cassis, cedar and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to oakmoss and suede.
Scent Score: 80/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 67, reputation 100, versatility 93, layerability 90 and value 52, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments, is worth the price and smells unique. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 28 FragranceX reviews.
Scent Character
Woody · Woody Floral
EDP · Introduced 2005 · Unisex
Key accords: Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis, Thyme, Cedar, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Violet Leaf
- Blueberry
- Cassis
- Thyme
Heart Notes
- Cedar
- Jasmine
- Cinnamon
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9 belongs to the woody fragrance family. A lush, urban blend of wild blueberry and violet leaf wrapped in jasmine, cinnamon, caramel, and a warm mossy suede base. Bleecker Street opens with Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis, and Thyme. The heart brings Cedar, Jasmine, and Cinnamon. It dries down to Oakmoss, Suede, Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla, and Caramel.
How to wear Bleecker Street
On skin, Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bleecker Street opens with Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis, and Thyme.
The heart brings Cedar, Jasmine, and Cinnamon.
It dries down to Oakmoss, Suede, Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla, and Caramel.
What to layer with Bleecker Street
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, cinnamon, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, cinnamon, and amber.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Le Male
Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and jasmine.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Libre on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Libre
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, cinnamon, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Chance by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, patchouli, and amber.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Chance
Pairings to approach with care
Rain by Commodity
Not Recommended · 36/99
Bleecker Street has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent, and they share amber.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Rain
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 38/99
Bleecker Street has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this woody scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Tea
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include cedar, cinnamon, and oakmoss.
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Both include cedar, cinnamon, and amber.
- Libre by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include cedar and jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bleecker Street?
Bleecker Street opens with Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis, and Thyme. The heart brings Cedar, Jasmine, and Cinnamon. It dries down to Oakmoss, Suede, Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla, and Caramel.
How long does Bleecker Street last, and how strong is it?
Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bleecker Street?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with Bleecker Street?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, cinnamon, and oakmoss. Apply Bleecker Street first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bleecker Street : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
Layering guide
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