348 community ratings

Lafayette Street

2018MenModern

8.2/ 10

Community score
348 ratings

Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that sets vanilla and cedarwood beneath coriander, bergamot and apple.

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How does it perform?

From 306 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Lafayette Street smell like?

It opens with coriander and bergamot, a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness softened by floral notes. In the heart, vanilla, apple and ambroxan push it towards a fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, dry woods, ambergris and tonka bean adds a woody foundation. The overall feel is clean and fresh, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Most voters find both longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with fall not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for nights out and the office. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a modern feel.