Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue
Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue is a sweet spicy floral chypre with an unusual anisic twist. Star anise, fennel and cardamom make the opening feel bold and aromatic, then almond, orris and creme brulee bring in a creamy softness. Patchouli and sandalwood give the dry-down warmth and shape. It suits cooler weather, evening wear and anyone who likes gourmand details without losing a.
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1,144 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Performance usually falls in the moderate to long-lasting range, with projection that can feel fairly noticeable early on. It is not the kind of scent that disappears quickly, especially if the sweet spicy opening comes through strongly on your skin. Cooler weather tends to suit it best, and lighter spraying makes sense if you want to keep it more controlled indoors.
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This is a sweet spicy, anisic fragrance with a creamy center and a woody patchouli base. The opening feels aromatic and slightly sharp from star anise, fennel, cardamom and cypress, then the scent softens into almond, orris, peony and creme brulee. By the dry-down, sandalwood and patchouli give it warmth, polish and a more grounded finish.
Main Accords
13 MAPPEDThe main accords feel layered rather than flat. Sweetness is central, but it is shaped by soft spice and anise, which give the scent a darker, more aromatic edge than a typical gourmand. The lactonic almond-orris heart adds creaminess and a gentle powdery effect, while the woody patchouli base keeps the fragrance from feeling too soft or sugary.
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It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Distinctive sweet spicy opening
Creamy almond and orris heart feels textured
Anise and fennel give it real character
Patchouli and sandalwood add structure
Usually wears well in cool weather
Works for day or evening with careful spraying
Unisex profile with a clear identity
Gourmand touches without becoming dessert-like
Feels more artistic than generic
Strong option for sampling if you like unusual compositions
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Anisic opening may be divisive
Not a safe blind buy
Can feel heavy in hot weather
Sweetness may be too much for fresh-scent fans
Licorice-like effect will not suit everyone
Opening can read louder than expected
Not a classic chypre in the traditional sense
Price may feel hard to justify for some shoppers
Powdery creamy heart may not suit those wanting sharp woods
Better for specific tastes than broad versatility
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Bond No 9 Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue Review”
Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue is one of those Bond No 9 releases that makes its point quickly. The opening is built around star anise, fennel and cardamom, so the first impression is sweet, spicy and aromatic with a licorice-like edge. Cypress keeps it from turning syrupy too early, giving the fragrance a greener, sharper frame. If you enjoy fragrances that feel polished but slightly eccentric, this opening has real appeal.
What makes it more interesting is the way the heart shifts. Instead of staying purely herbal or spicy, it moves into a creamy mix of almond, orris and creme brulee. That combination gives the scent a soft, almost plush texture. The sweetness feels edible in places, but it does not fully collapse into a dessert profile. Peony lightens the middle a little, though this is not a floral-first fragrance. The main story is still sweet spice meeting creamy powder.
In wear, the fragrance often feels richer and denser than the note list might suggest. The anisic opening can project clearly, so the first stage may come across as bold and quite stylised. As it settles, the almond and creme brulee smooth the sharper edges, while orris adds a dry cosmetic softness. This is where the scent starts to feel more refined. It is not casual in the easy fresh sense, but it can feel elegant if you enjoy warmer, textured compositions.
The base of sandalwood and patchouli gives the fragrance its structure. Patchouli stops the creamy heart from becoming too fluffy, and sandalwood rounds things out with a soft woody finish. The result is a chypre-leaning shape with gourmand details rather than a classic mossy chypre effect. That matters if you are shopping by genre. This wears more like a sweet spicy woody floral with a polished patchouli backbone than a traditional earthy chypre.
Performance looks solid rather than extreme. It usually reads as moderate to long lasting, and the sillage can feel assertive in the opening before settling closer. That makes it a better fit for cooler weather, evenings and situations where a distinctive scent makes sense. In heat, the sweet spicy side may feel heavier, especially if the fennel and anise come forward strongly on your skin.
The buying question is really about taste. If you like unusual spicy gourmands, almond, orris and patchouli, Lexington Avenue has personality and a clear point of view. If licorice-like notes tend to bother you, this is one to sample first. It is not built to please everyone, but for the right wearer that slightly strange, creamy anisic signature is exactly the reason to own it.
FAQs
What does Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue smell like?+
It smells sweet, spicy and aromatic at first, with a noticeable anise and fennel effect over cardamom and cypress. As it settles, almond, orris and creme brulee add a creamy, slightly powdery gourmand side before sandalwood and patchouli smooth it out.
Is Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue more sweet or more spicy?+
It usually reads as both, but the sweetness is prominent. The spicy, anisic opening gives it lift and character, while the creamy heart keeps it from feeling too dry.
Does Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue lean feminine or masculine?+
It is marketed as unisex and wears that way. The sweet almond and floral touches may feel softer on some people, while the spice, cypress and patchouli give it enough structure to suit many tastes.
Is this a safe blind buy?+
Usually not. The fennel and star anise opening can be unusual, so it is better sampled first if you are unsure about licorice-like or anisic notes.
How is the performance?+
It usually lands in the moderate to long-lasting range, with noticeable projection early on. On some wearers it can feel stronger than expected because the sweet spicy accord is quite expressive.
What season suits it best?+
It tends to make the most sense in autumn and winter, when the sweet spice, almond and woods feel richer and more comfortable. Mild spring evenings can also work.
Is Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue good for daytime or nighttime wear?+
It can do both, but it often feels more at home in the evening or in cooler daytime weather. The opening has enough presence that some people may prefer a lighter hand for work settings.
Does it smell like licorice?+
Many people will get a licorice-like impression from the star anise and fennel, especially in the opening. It is not candy-like, but that dark aromatic sweetness is part of its character.
Is it very gourmand?+
Not fully. The creme brulee and almond add a gourmand thread, but the fragrance stays balanced by spice, herbs, woods and patchouli rather than turning into a dessert scent.
How powdery is it?+
The powderiness is present but not dominant. It comes more from the orris and the soft creamy heart than from the opening or the woody base.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThere is not enough strong evidence here to make a reliable dupe claim, and this is not the kind of scent that is easy to reduce to a simple substitute. If you are considering it, the better comparison point is other sweet spicy fragrances with anisic or almond facets rather than expecting a close one-to-one match. Sampling remains the safer route than chasing automatic alternatives.
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