CardamomOpens with
Creme BruleeHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Claude DirThe nose · 37 fragrances · also made Andy Warhol (2011)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Bond No 9 · Sold as unisex
Lexington Avenue
The aroma of a bustling street corner where fresh bread from a nearby bakery mingles with the earthy scent of a passing subway train, capturing the vibrant life of New York.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Lexington AvenueLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessFlora by Gucci Eau de Parfum · GucciPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Bond No 9, Lexington Avenue is a Woody Chypre fragrance created by Claude Dir that captures the essence of its namesake street in New York City. The composition opens with cardamom and star anise, bringing warmth and spice to the fore before transitioning into a heart of peony and orris, which adds floral softness and depth. The base notes of sandalwood and patchouli provide a grounding earthiness that ties everything together. This fragrance is both modern and lasting, embodying the city's dynamic energy and its rich history.
Apply Lexington Avenue to pulse points and allow it to develop on your skin. The spicy top notes are bright but brief, so layering over time will enhance its warmth. It pairs well with cooler evenings or indoor settings where its woody base can shine.
Fig. 01 — Lexington Avenue, Bond No 9
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Claude Dir
From Curious to Kim KardashianClaude Dir is a Master Perfumer at Mane who began his career at Quest before moving to Givaudan, building a reputation for creative, distinctive compositions.
Designer Bond No 9
More from the house · United States
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
Love it, not the $250+ price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalLexington AvenueBond No 9 · Luxury · $250+Gucci · 2010Flora by Gucci Eau de ParfumShares 4 of its 7 notes$100–250★ 3.94 (4,320)39%Match
Olfactive Studio · 2012Lumière BlancheShares 4 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.02 (1,415)43%Match
Zara · 2023Elevated OudShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.31 (280)44%Match
Zara · 2023Memorable OudShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.91 (101)
With Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Incense Oud
Adds amber, smoky and animalic; shares patchouli.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 16%.