Madison Avenue by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A polished fruity floral that pairs crisp green apple and juicy berries with luminous flowers, settling into a warm, musky patchouli base.
Is Madison Avenue worth it?
How it smells: Opens with apple, blackberry and bergamot, rose and magnolia at the heart, then dries down to patchouli and praline.
Scent Score: 74/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 65, reputation 97, versatility 79, layerability 75 and value 50, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, works for any occasion and smells sweet. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 23 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Floral · Fruity Floral
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Women
Key accords: Apple, Blackberry, Bergamot, Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Apple
- Blackberry
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Patchouli
- Praline
- Ambroxan
Occasions: Office, Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
Madison Avenue by Bond No. 9 belongs to the floral fragrance family. A polished fruity floral that pairs crisp green apple and juicy berries with luminous flowers, settling into a warm, musky patchouli base. Madison Avenue opens with Apple, Blackberry, and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, and Jasmine. It dries down to Patchouli, Praline, and Ambroxan.
How to wear Madison Avenue
On skin, Madison Avenue by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for office, evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Madison Avenue 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 1 spray Madison Avenue : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Madison Avenue opens with Apple, Blackberry, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Patchouli, Praline, and Ambroxan.
What to layer with Madison Avenue
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Madison Avenue : 2 sprays CK One
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share apple, bergamot, and magnolia.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Madison Avenue : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and patchouli.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Madison Avenue : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Sedley by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, patchouli, and ambroxan.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedley on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Madison Avenue : 2 sprays Sedley
Haltane by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and praline.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Haltane on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Madison Avenue : 2 sprays Haltane
Pairings to approach with care
Burnt Vanilla 02 by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Burnt Vanilla 02 brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burnt Vanilla 02 on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Madison Avenue : 2 sprays Burnt Vanilla 02
Hypnotic Vanilla Bloom by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Hypnotic Vanilla Bloom brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Madison Avenue first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hypnotic Vanilla Bloom on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Madison Avenue : 2 sprays Hypnotic Vanilla Bloom
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include apple, bergamot, and magnolia.
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include bergamot and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Madison Avenue?
Madison Avenue opens with Apple, Blackberry, and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, and Jasmine. It dries down to Patchouli, Praline, and Ambroxan.
How long does Madison Avenue last, and how strong is it?
Madison Avenue by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Madison Avenue?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits office, evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Madison Avenue?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine. Apply Madison Avenue 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 1 spray Madison Avenue : 2 sprays CK One.
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