Fashion Avenue

Well she arrived today! After breakfast. I decided to let her settle up in a dark space in my wardrobe. Room temperature 🌡️🤒 No heating. I managed to find a 2008 Batch. 70 ml left in a 100 ml bottle.im male late 60's & thought why not. This is now very difficult to get hold of & for £50. It was a no brainer. If i didn't like it. I'd gift it to a friend. No drama. So two blasts to the back of my left hand. I was hit with a immediate blast of Citrus 🍊🍋 I wasn't mad impressed. It wasn't bad though to be honest. After 5 minutes everything changed. I was getting wonderful florals.Mimosa ylang ylang & a hint of blackcurrant. It was just wonderful. This went on for 3 hours & then i could smell wifts of green notes.hints of cashmere wood & sandalwood crept by. My wife could smell the florals as i walked into the sitting room. She asked me what I'd applied. I asked her if she liked it? I do & i don't she replied. Twenty five minutes later. Hey Can i borrow that No 9 Tomorrow. It's lovely 😍. All good. Two blasts & that's it Maud. It's rare & blah blah blah. I'm 5 hours in now. Fashion Avenue is still lingering around.i can clearly pick up these absolutely sublime florals & A muskyness of sorts i was still getting water notes to. This is definitely a keeper. She ain't to string & in year face. She's more of a gentle enveloping beautiful mist kinda gal, I'm still getting good wifts as i move around 6 hours later.Projctivity. very good indeed. Sillage. One meter plus. Two easily at times. This upcoming weekend. I'm of out Rugby 🏉 with the Lads. No-9 Fashion Avenue shall most definitely be coming out to play & impress. I may even mix it up with a tiny blast of Zoologist Nightingale or Amouage Crimson Rocks.....Now that'll put the Cat amongst the pigeons down the wine bar & the pool areas. I actually suppose it's going to take me a good few outings to fully understand & really get to appreciate this special one. I do not know how or why Fashion Avenue hasn't been given more love online. Oh i forgot to say. & It's important. There's a lot of actual perfume oils in this. I was so surprised. The back of my left hand was still glistening & shimmering with perfume oil two hours after application 9 Out of 10.....I'll review this again after a few more uses out & about. Do i recommend her? Absolutely yes. If you get the chance to snag one....Grab it. Peace & Live Fellow Frag heads ❤️🍊🍋😍

Fashion Avenue low-key blew me away on first sniff. What an interesting take on mimosa! To really understand what the folks at Bond No 9 probably had in mind when naming this and putting it together, you have to have actually experienced Fashion Avenue in Midtown Manhattan- otherwise known as the "Garment District". To sum it up it's a dichotomous blend: all the snooty shallow opulence of one of the major fashion capitals on the planet coupled with the harsh reality of the New York City streets (a reality that can't ever be completely avoided or glossed over anywhere in the city- but particularly not in Manhattan). That's what Fashion Avenue (the fragrance not the neighborhood) serves up; whether intentionally or unintentionally I can't tell you. An oddly appealing eclectic mix of sensibilities. It qualifies as a "yellow floral"- you sense the genteel luxury embedded in its DNA. But there's a significant urban harshness factored in; the concrete jungle backdrop- which keeps the scent in sound unisex territory. It's like a daisy wearing a suit of armor. While Bond No 9 isn't my favorite house, I gotta give credit where credit's due: they achieved a measure of brilliance with this one. I guess a lot of fashionistas would find FA "fierce" and what not. Me, I do have a love for it, but I also have to be in the mood for all that. It's not easy-breezy. This girl/guy has an attitude. But I do recommend. There's nothing around quite like it as far as I can see.

Bond does it again. Yet another floral fragrance that has completely captivated me. This is the soft, and clear mimosa fragrance I have been seeking for a long, long time. I've never had the pleasure of smelling real mimosa blooms in nature, but I highly doubt it is as overwhelming strong or weak as it is in some perfumes. This is how I imagine real mimosa trees in bloom would smell. A golden, polleny flower, honey sweet and clear, with a touch of green and a slight soapiness. I almost feel like I am standing near a mimosa tree in full bloom when I have this on. Say what you will about Bond, but they certainly have a knack for capturing the true essence of a featured flower as they've managed to do with Eau de Noho in capturing the true scent of linden blossoms. If how authentic that smells to that flower is any indication, I bet this is spot on too. With beautiful silage that unlike its more boisterous sister, Amarige, doesn't take over a room, it still manages to be noticed just the same. And though a lot simpler, it is no less elegant. Now if Bond would only craft a fragrance featuring Black Locus, Mock Orange, or Hawthorne, my joy would know no bounds. Maybe I'll drop Bond a line to suggest it.

This is the epitome of feminity, but a soft caressing maybe a bit motherly kind, not the sexually aggressive type. The initial notes combine to give off the most exquisite aroma of the spring blooming linden blossom tree, even if the note is not there in the pyramid. Later it becomes a creamy soft mimosa scent, but one that is fluffy, airy and a bit cold, I detect something like a drop of lavender, something crisp that only accentuates the ethereal feeling of the mimosa bloom. The lasting power is good, the sillage is subtle, and the overall effect is absolutely wonderful. Unusual and very natural smelling for a Bond No 9 perfume, also one of the less popular ones. This is a scent for those who conquer with grace!

This is no doubt absolutely wonderful, feminine and romantic floral. At the opening I swear I felt some lovely green linden blossoms and at the opening it reminded me a lot of thei other work - Eau de Noho, but at the heart buttery and warm ylang ylang appears. It usually does not work with my skin well, but Fashon Avenue has this quality that the ylang ylang is not dominant and blends very well together with everything else. It's very comforting and lovely and should be tested by all of those who love romantic florals as this is with fantastic quality. Beautiful. Checked the nose. Bravo! I must say I don't love this as much as I love Eau de Noho, but if on sale I'd grab a bottle and wear very proudly.

Here, the ylang and the mimosa combine in a way which smells to me like linden blossom. Very similar to D'Orsay Tilleul. I love linden and wouldn't mind if I got offered a bottle of FA, but would not buy one, not at full price anyway. If I had to choose between the two, I'd choose Tilleul because it's warmer.

Oh my God. This is one of the most incredibly put together perfumes I've ever tried. It is so naturally green and the yellow floral notes are perfect. I feel like I'm walking through a garden in the summertime. I normally go for gourmands and vanillas but this is gorgeous and so well made.

This is one of the most incredibly put together perfumes I've ever had, and it is the epitome of sensuality and what women should smell like. This is no doubt wonderful, feminine, and romantic floral and a must have for spring and summer.

This is like a stronger parfum version of Mémoire d’une Odeur Gucci. Crisp, clean and classy! However, I’m not sure it’s worth the $$$ since there are so many fragrances with the same scent.

Love the opening but the dry down is the best!

Honestly, the very first blast of this fragrance I do not like and it doesn't like me. At all. It is floral, but VERY green, sharp, sour and loud, and I find it a gnats whisker away from migraine inducing. HOWEVER (and it is an important 'however')... this bitter, unpleasant stage literally starts to soften out within 2 minutes... ...and then the magic happens! The dry down is just wonderful!! (That bit is a full stop, no 'but' end of story type 'Love'.) It is a sensational, soft, beautifully rounded floral .. the mimosa gently shines through... and truthfully, it is absolutely stunning! Put it this way, I love it enough that I do have a big bottle in spite of the miserable opening. I just make it workable by spraying in a well ventillated area, then immediately cover up for about 10 mins. Definitely worth a sample, but do give it a minute before making a judgement call. 😊

Mimosa and ylang-ylang mingle enticingly in Bond no 9 FASHION AVENUE, a beautiful, feminine floral fragrance. I have worn this edp a few times now and found that it is a bit strong and volatile for excessive temperatures (>85F), but it works wonderfully in more moderate weather such as the mild 67F we have at this moment. I really appreciate this amalgamation of mimosa and ylang in a creamy clean musk base. FASHION AVENUE has good longevity thanks to a resinous quality which I find very appealing, but it is entirely different from that of PARK AVENUE--or other florals familiar to me. There is a touch of velvety sweetness which makes me think of tuberose, though it is not listed as a note. Whatever the unlisted mystery ingredients may be, this composition is a winner!

A very happy scent, yellow flowers in abundance. The combination of the floral notes with the hydrating green accords characterise the scent for summer, particularly scorching days. It’s interesting cause it isn’t what I would attribute to “fashion Avenue”. It’s more reminiscent of outdoors, water fights, adventures in the forest, beach parties. It isn’t particularly refined or pretentious, just super fun. If you enjoy love mimosa by Amouage then I would recommend this. They go in a similar direction but LM is more complex and multi-faceted.

Fashion Avenue is inspired by the garment district in New York. This soft yet interesting floral is perfect for fashionistas and perfumistas alike. The immediate pick me up of the black current will set the mood for a day of shopping while the the mesmerizing freshness of mimosa with the scent of clean will have you reeling in delight while scouring the shops and boutiques. After an exhilarating day, the ylang ylang will calm your senses while you enter the evening with the soft touch of cashmere musk. This chic and stylish fragrance is a keeper but the staying power is weak, so be generous with your spritzing, and carry an atomizer filled with this quietly sexy scent in your handbag for frequent touch ups! If fashion is your passion this luxury perfume is for you!

I like this one. Yes, it is similar to Jennifer Lopez's Still, because it has a tea note. But there is also a fresh green floral note in Fashion Avenue. It's quite nice. I got a sample of this in a bundle purchase of various samples. It's one of my favorite Bond scents I've tried that doesn't overdo the florals. It also isn't too overbearing, its throw and longevity are perfect! I think this one is a good springtime scent.

Subtle and sweet, quiet, stays close to the skin; very sexy but without being strong or having good silage, I would say this is more of a bedroom perfume than a fashion statement as the name suggests. Delicate and serene, a very elegant scent... I would definitely like to have a big bottle if I could find it for a good price, because the scent is charming, soft, creamy and super feminine.

The initial note is linden blossom to my nose, with a strange menthol-like piquant undertone, then the mimosa started to bloom. After the drydown the fragrance is all about the mimosa, quite linear, one-dimensional, almost a soliflore. For that price I expect something more complex, nonetheless it's a nice natural sweet mimosa scent with some muskiness.

a nice floral scent, like an expensive shampoo (in a good way), mimosa is great here, feminine and elegant indeed) the downside is lack of sillage or staying power: it is intense in the beginning, but gradually fades away, so there might be a need to re-apply later. Nevertheless, it is surprisingly beautiful, like a little piece of luxury))

Ummm... All I smell is Dove Soap. Seriously, I just left Saks with a sample paper in my hand. So mild, so clean, so unbelievable that it costs so much.