Washington Square by Bond No. 9
Brand: Bond No. 9
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Washington Square captures the bright, artistic energy of New York’s Greenwich Village with a polished bouquet of citrus, delicate florals, and soft greenery. Its refined musk and amber drydown keeps the composition versatile, elegant, and easy to wear throughout the day.
Is Washington Square worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and black currant, linden blossom and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to musk and amber.
Scent Score: 77/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, reputation 82, versatility 93, layerability 91 and value 52, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Black currant, Pink pepper, Linden blossom, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Mandarin orange
- Black currant
- Pink pepper
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Washington Square by Bond No. 9 belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous urban floral that blends sparkling citrus and black currant with airy blossoms, settling into a soft, musky amber-woody base. Washington Square opens with Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Black currant, and Pink pepper. The heart brings Linden blossom, Jasmine, Peony, Water lily, and Rose. It dries down to Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
How to wear Washington Square
On skin, Washington Square 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, outdoor, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Washington Square : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Washington Square opens with Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Black currant, and Pink pepper.
The heart brings Linden blossom, Jasmine, Peony, Water lily, and Rose.
It dries down to Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
What to layer with Washington Square
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, jasmine, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Washington Square : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Washington Square : 2 sprays Light Blue
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, mandarin orange, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Washington Square 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 Washington Square : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, mandarin orange, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Washington Square 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 Washington Square : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Explorer by Montblanc
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vetiver.
Order: Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Explorer on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Washington Square : 2 sprays Explorer
Pairings to approach with care
Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Washington Square : 1 spray Overture Man
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 36/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Washington Square : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper, jasmine, and vetiver.
- Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana — Both include jasmine, musk, and amber.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot, mandarin orange, and jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Washington Square?
Washington Square opens with Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Black currant, and Pink pepper. The heart brings Linden blossom, Jasmine, Peony, Water lily, and Rose. It dries down to Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
How long does Washington Square last, and how strong is it?
Washington Square by Bond No. 9 has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Washington Square?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion.
What layers well with Washington Square?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, jasmine, and vetiver. Apply Washington Square first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Washington Square : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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