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Ma Dame Eau de Toilette bottle Ma Dame EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2008 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Nina L'Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Nina L'Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ma Dame EDT
Ma Dame is divisive, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent with a uniquely artificial fruity sweetness. It screams fun and youthful irreverence - definitely not for shrinking violets.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Nina L'Elixir EDP
A divisive fruity-sweet bomb. If you want to smell like candied apples and berries with a fizzy lemon hit, this is your jam; for others, it's a sickly-sweet headache. Expect strong projection and decent longevity, especially in colder weather.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ma Dame EDT
Nina L'Elixir EDP

Notes

Only in Ma Dame
Orange 100%
Only in Nina L'Elixir
Lemon 58% Lime 42%
Shared Notes
Musk 54% vs 39%
Cedar 45% vs 30%
Only in Nina L'Elixir
Amber 30%

Accords

Ma Dame Nina L'Elixir
100%
Sweet
70%
97%
Fruity
100%
95%
Citrus
67%
74%
Rose
67%
Musky
52%
Fresh
66%
52%
Powdery
Sour
52%
50%
Woody
Sweet shared
100%
70%
Fruity shared
97%
100%
Citrus shared
95%
67%
74%
Musky shared
67%
52%
66%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Ma Dame Nina L'Elixir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ma Dame

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its undeniable strength and sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, but its playful and lively character shines for casual outings, dates, and even post-gym freshening. Reviews highlight its long-lasting nature and significant sillage, perfect for making a statement when out and about.

Nina L'Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweet and fruity accords, alongside strong projection and longevity mentioned by many reviewers, make it better suited for casual outings, dates, or nights out rather than formal events or a quiet office setting. Some find it refreshing enough for warm weather daywear due to the citrus, but it's often described as too strong for summer heat.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, fruity, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ma Dame EDT
Nina L'Elixir EDP
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