Madison Avenue
Bond No 9Eau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Madison Avenue vs. Black Opium
Is Madison Avenue better than Black Opium?
Madison Avenue peaks in spring, while Black Opium belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliJasmine
fruitysweetwoodywhite floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Madison Avenue and Black Opium?
| Madison Avenue | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Madison Avenue and Black Opium smell?
Madison Avenue
Fruity
Floral
Sweet
Rose
Citrus
Amber
Patchouli
Woody
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madison Avenue and Black Opium share?
Top
BlackberryAppleBergamot
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
MagnoliaRoseJasmine
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
AmbroxanPralinePatchouli
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MagnoliaRoseJasmine
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Gourmandy Notes
Praline
CoffeeBitter AlmondLicorice
Fruity Notes
BlackberryApple
Pear
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Madison Avenue and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madison Avenue or Black Opium?
| Madison Avenue | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Madison Avenue and Black Opium?
It's the world's first shopping scent, but strip that away and what remains is a chypre smart enough to keep fruity florals from going sweet. Patchouli does the work.Madison Avenue
If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium
The hunt
Where to buy Madison Avenue and Black Opium
| Madison Avenue | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | $302.45ecosmetics | — |
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