79 community ratings

Madison Avenue

Name: Madison Avenue
Brand: Bond No. 9

2016WomenModern

7.0/ 10

Community score
79 ratings

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Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it reads clearly feminine.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 81 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

66% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Powdery
Creamy

What does Madison Avenue smell like?

Blackberry, bergamot and apple give it a juicy, bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and rose form a floral core, while ambroxan, praliné and patchouli carry the sweetness and the powdery creaminess underneath.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, night out and business are the occasions it leans towards. Most see it as feminine, and a share also call it modern. Sospiro Cavatina and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.