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Gucci Eau de Parfum bottle Gucci EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Madeleine Eau de Parfum bottle Madeleine EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gucci EDP
This discontinued powerhouse is a cult classic, with fans mourning its loss and hailing it as a masterpiece of seductive sophistication. Polarising, yes, but its distinct warm, spicy character ensures it leaves an unforgettable impression. People want it back, and they want it *now*.
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Our Verdict - Madeleine EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of 1881 Cerruti - a powdery fragrance led by Iris, Violet, Freesia, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gucci EDP
Madeleine EDP

Notes

Accords

Gucci Madeleine
100%
Powdery
90%
Floral
78%
77%
Vanilla
72%
Woody
66%
69%
Aromatic
66%
Smoky
65%
Leather
58%
Amber
54%
55%
Iris
54%
Animalic
Musky
42%
Powdery shared
100%
90%
78%
77%
Woody shared
72%
66%
69%
66%
65%
Amber shared
58%
54%
55%
54%
42%

Performance

Gucci Madeleine
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gucci

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and distinctive character make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or formal events where making a statement is desired. Reviewers often describe it as a 'heavy hitter' and 'statement perfume' for autumn and winter.

Madeleine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gucci EDP
Madeleine EDP
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