Bond No. 9 2013 EDP

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Lexington Avenue

by Claude Dir

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Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Claude Dir. Lexington Avenue opens with Citrus, Cypress, Cardamom, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Crème Brûlée, Iris, Peony, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Bond No. 9's Lexington Avenue carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Lexington Avenue is a polarising scent - some find it a gorgeous, creamy gourmand, others a muddled mess. If you're after a unique, spicy-sweet winter warmer, it's worth a sniff, but sample first.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Lexington Avenue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it versatile for many occasions, though the gourmand-spicy profile leans more towards cooler weather and intimate settings like dates. It's safe enough for a casual office environment, but too distinctive for formal events and far too rich for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lexington Avenue opens with an aromatic burst of cypress and star anise, brightened by citrus. This unusual green-spicy introduction quickly melds into a creamy, almost edible heart where sweet crème brûlée is balanced by powdery iris and a hint of almond. The journey concludes on a warm, woody base of rich sandalwood and earthy patchouli, leaving a subtly sophisticated trail.

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