Lafayette Street Eau de Parfum bottle Lafayette Street
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year 2019
£££££ Price Tier ££
Vintage With Elderflower Eau de Parfum bottle Vintage With Elderflower

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lafayette Street
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Vintage With Elderflower
This one's a sophisticated take on a fresh citrus classic, perfect for those who want a touch of nostalgia without smelling dated. It's clean, bright, and utterly delightful, though critics point to its polite performance and high price tag.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 26%
Floral 13% 11%
Fruity 12% 13%
Green 7% 11%
Sweet 24% 19%
Warm 11% 7%
Woody 12% 10%
Earthy 6% 7%
Animalic 10% 7%
Fresh 23% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lafayette Street EdP
Vintage With Elderflower EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 35% vs 35%
Ambergris 30% vs 31%
Only in Lafayette Street
Woody 34%
Only in Vintage With Elderflower
Vetiver 33%

Accords

Lafayette Street Vintage With Elderflower
100%
Amber
72%
64%
Citrus
100%
Sweet
85%
64%
Aromatic
82%
80%
Vanilla
54%
66%
Fruity
62%
63%
Floral
60%
56%
Woody
55%
52%
Musky
52%
Fresh
Green
50%
Earthy
48%
Amber shared
100%
72%
Citrus shared
64%
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
64%
82%
Vanilla shared
80%
54%
Fruity shared
66%
62%
Floral shared
63%
60%
Woody shared
56%
55%
52%
52%
50%
48%

Performance

Lafayette Street Vintage With Elderflower
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lafayette Street

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

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.

Vintage With Elderflower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and slightly sweet profile makes it ideal for casual wear and office settings where it won't overpower. Its moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it less suitable for formal events or a sultry date night, but it works well for a sophisticated daytime outing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Amber accords and Ambergris, Coriander notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lafayette Street
Vintage With Elderflower
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