Lafayette Street
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2022 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street is a divisive one, hyped by many as a mass-appealing, versatile masterpiece, but dismissed by others as overpriced and utterly generic. It's safe, sure, but whether it smells 'luxurious' or like cheap wet wipes depends entirely on your nose and your budget.
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a high-quality, modernised throwback to 90s masculine fragrances, while others find it screechy, cheap, and utterly generic. Expect compliments if it works for you, but be warned: it might just smell like cleaning products to someone else.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 24% |
| Floral | 13% | 13% |
| Fruity | 12% | 18% |
| Green | 7% | 8% |
| Sweet | 24% | 23% |
| Warm | 11% | 6% |
| Woody | 12% | 4% |
| Earthy | 6% | 3% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| Fresh | 23% | 33% |
Mood
Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its mass-appealing, clean and fresh profile makes it suitable for most casual and date settings. While some find it versatile enough for office wear, others pinpoint a shower gel vibe that might be a touch too strong for a formal environment.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and energetic, fresh-yet-warm profile, it's quite versatile. It's great for casual wear and dates, but the bold freshness and amber base might be a bit much for very formal settings, and its projection isn't perfectly suited for the office despite some finding it safe.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Apple, Ambergris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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