Bond No. 9 2013 EDP

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Perfumista Avenue

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Bond No. 9 Perfumista Avenue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Perfumista Avenue opens with Nutmeg, Saffron, Plum, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Mate, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Bond No. 9's Perfumista Avenue carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising perfume: a love-it-or-hate-it rose bomb. Some call it an intoxicating, sexy dark rose, while others find it a screechy, synthetic mess that smells of stale urine or even a hospital. Sample first, definitely.
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Perfumista 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its eternal longevity and significant sillage make it too overwhelming for an office, but perfect for evenings and colder weather dates. The bold, dark rose character lends itself well to formal events, though its divisive nature means it's not a safe blind wear for any occasion.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Perfumista Avenue opens with a bold, spicy embrace of nutmeg and saffron, deepened by a juicy plum note and the herbal bitterness of artemisia. The heart of the fragrance explodes with a potent, jammy rose, supported by the lushness of peony and a touch of jasmine. The scent settles into a rich, long-lasting base of earthy patchouli, warm amber, and a clean musk, with an intriguing mate tea nuance lending an unexpected complexity.

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