First: a word about art and money. Mediocre works with outrageous price tags are going to get (deservingly) harsher criticism. (Looking at you, Soup Can Man!) Arrogantly priced houses should be held to a higher standard. One as expensive as Bond No. 9 ($205 for 100mL) had better be bottled transcendence. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve tried a dozen or so of theirs, most of which weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t anything special, and precious few could justify their price tag. That being said, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d fork over the cash for this masterpiece in a New York minute.<\/p>\n
It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been compared to Serge Luten\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s aggressively spiced Feminite du Bois, but Lexington Avenue strikes a balance between invigorating and comforting. Resinous blue cypress paired with fennel, similar to anise or licorice, for a bracing foundation. They balanced it with cozy gourmand notes of toasted almond and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153cr\u00c3\u00a8me brul\u00c3\u00a9e\u00e2\u20ac\u009d over creamy sandalwood. Neither side of this spectrum would work alone, but together the result is incredible! A little olfactive alchemy and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got creamy spiced woods woven with traces of peony. Perfectly wearable with a fascinating something that surprises you, catches your interest, and keeps you coming back.<\/p>\n
Notes fluctuate but none of them take over or fade away completely. Generally the more resinous elements stand out in the opening, and softer gourmand side sets the tone hours later. Bond No.9\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eau de parfum formulations are even richer than the average edp, so the longevity\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wonderful, lasts 8 to 10 hours easily. Sillage is moderate on cooler days, but in warm weather that spice can fill the whole room. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hard to test due to Bond No.9\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s limited distribution, but if you find Lexington Avenue, just close your eyes, pretend you didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see the hideously kitsch shoes all over the bottle, spritz, and experience … transcendence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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