Madison Square Park

Exploring Bond No 9 Madison Square Park

Madison Square Park rewards patience. Released in 2011, this EDP from Bond No 9 does not announce itself immediately — it unfolds. The Fruity, Green, Fresh, Floral, Sweet structure is layered, nuanced, and deliberately uncommercial. For those who have moved past designer signatures and are searching for something more considered, Madison Square Park is a destination worth the journey.

A sparkling tribute to Manhattan’s revitalized green park, combining sharp grass with juicy blueberry.

Madison Square Park Notes Breakdown

Madison Square Park opens with Blueberry, Grass and Prairie Dropseed — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. As the opening settles, the composition pivots to its heart of Rose and Red Leaf Rose. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: Teakwood and Musk.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Fruity, Green, Fresh, Floral, Sweet — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

Performance: Longevity, Sillage & Versatility

Longevity (7/10): Madison Square Park delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (7/10): Madison Square Park projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Madison Square Park is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $240 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Madison Square Park Across Five Climate Zones

Of the five climate zones we score, Madison Square Park does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Performs remarkably well in mild UK spring weather, capturing the scent of fresh-cut lawns.

Its average across all five zones is 6.8/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Madison Square Park is best suited to Daytime, Spring Brunch, Outdoor Events. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Madison Square Park performs best in Spring, Summer. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Versus Marc Jacobs Daisy, but with significantly elevated niche ingredients and longevity.

What Madison Square Park Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Madison Square Park sits at $240–$320. That puts it in the premium designer bracket — a meaningful spend, but well short of niche-exclusive pricing.

Regional pricing: PKR 52,000–70,000 in Pakistan, AED 850–1,100 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods, Selfridges. GCC/UAE: Bloomingdale's Dubai, Harvey Nichols. Pakistan: Scentsation.

Verdict

Madison Square Park earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 7/10 puts Madison Square Park in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Often written off as a generic high-end fruity-floral until the unique grassy dry down kicks in.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Madison Square Park last?

Madison Square Park has a longevity score of 7/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Madison Square Park worth the price?

At around $240, Madison Square Park by Bond No 9 is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Madison Square Park smell like?

Madison Square Park is characterised by Fruity, Green, Fresh, Floral, Sweet accords. Opening with Blueberry and Grass, the heart revolves around Rose and Red Leaf Rose, settling into a base of Teakwood and Musk.

Is Madison Square Park good for hot or humid weather?

Madison Square Park handles warm weather adequately (score: 6/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

Is Madison Square Park for men or women?

Madison Square Park is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.