Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Madeleine
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £££££
Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum bottle Le Mâle Pride Collector

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Blue Madeleine promises gourmand comfort but delivers a polarising smoky-woody tea that some worship as refined and cosy, while others recoil from its 'burnt plastic' or 'sickening' edge. Definitely not a blind-buy.
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Our Verdict - Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
A modern classic that doubles down on the original's legendary scent profile. Expect compliments and perhaps a bit of online drama, but know you're rocking a true icon that some say even outshines its vintage counterparts.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 6%
Floral 10% 10%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 10% 13%
Sweet 24% 27%
Warm 25% 32%
Woody 10% 13%
Earthy 6% 6%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 13% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Madeleine EdP
Le Mâle Pride Collector EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 15%
Only in Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 34% Pink Pepper 33%
Only in Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
Artemisia 24% Cardamom 20% Mint 20% Lavender 20%
Only in Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum
Tea 43% Milk 35% Rose 22%
Only in Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
Caraway 42% Cinnamon 33% Orange Blossom 25%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 26% vs 22%
Only in Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum
Peru Balsam 29% Cade 22% Praline 22%
Only in Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 23% Amber 19% Cedar 19% Tonka Bean 16%

Accords

Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
57%
64%
Aromatic
100%
65%
Fresh Spicy
92%
81%
Balsamic
61%
Warm Spicy
77%
76%
Lactonic
67%
Green
47%
66%
Amber
62%
Sweet
Herbal
60%
Cinnamon
58%
Vanilla
52%
52%
Fresh
Powdery
49%
Lavender
46%
Woody shared
100%
57%
Aromatic shared
64%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
92%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
77%
76%
Green shared
67%
47%
66%
62%
60%
58%
52%
52%
49%
46%

Performance

Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and intimate sillage make it suitable for office wear, though the strong smoky notes might be divisive. The complex, warm accords are perfect for dates and casual outings, offering a sophisticated yet relaxed feel, but it's too subtle for a formal event and entirely inappropriate for sport.

Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its potent aromatic and warm spicy character, paired with good longevity, makes it versatile for many settings. While a bit much for a formal office, it's a solid choice for dates or casual outings without being overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
85%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Madeleine Eau de Parfum
Le Mâle Pride Collector Eau de Parfum
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