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Madison Avenue
by Bond No 9
Madison Avenue by Bond No. 9 is a bold, fruity-floral chypre with a pronounced patchouli base. It opens with a vibrant burst of green apple, blackberry, and bergamot, giving a fresh, juicy character that quickly evolves into a soft, sweet rose and magnolia core. The dry down reveals a strong, dark patchouli and amber foundation with praline sweetness, creating a surprisingly long-lasting and projecting fragrance. While its sillage and longevity are widely praised, especially for a daytime wear, some find it overly strong or off-putting due to its heavy patchouli presence. The scent has a quirky, gourmand feel—fruity and sweet yet not childish—with a mysterious, elegant depth that appeals to those who enjoy refined, feminine fragrances with a touch of edge. Many describe it as
Pros
- +strong and long-lasting sillage with good projection
- +unexpected depth with a balanced fruity-floral-chypre composition
- +a rich, sweet, and sophisticated dry down with notable longevity on most skin types
Cons
- −heavy patchouli can overpower in the dry down for sensitive or patchouli-averse users
- −can smell plasticky or synthetic on some skin types, especially at first
- −less suitable for winter wear and tends to thrive in spring/summer conditions