Mad Madame Eau de Parfum bottle Mad Madame
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 1983
££ Price Tier ££
Gold Man Eau de Parfum bottle Gold Man

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Mad Madame
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mad Madame Eau de Parfum
Divisive and unapologetically bold, Mad Madame is a 'love it or hate it' animalic rose that screams confidence. It's a sensual scent for those who dare to be different, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Gold Man Eau de Parfum
Divisive, powerful, and utterly unapologetic, Amouage Gold Man is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some call it regal and timeless, others a nuclear 'old lady' bomb. One thing's for sure - it makes a statement.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 31% 29%
Fruity 7% 7%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 24% 16%
Warm 9% 12%
Woody 8% 14%
Earthy 18% 19%
Animalic 20% 15%
Fresh 8% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mad Madame EdP
Gold Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 17% vs 38%
Only in Gold Man Eau de Parfum
Orris 31% Myrrh 30%

Accords

Mad Madame Eau de Parfum Gold Man Eau de Parfum
100%
Rose
58%
98%
Musky
100%
95%
Woody
63%
71%
Amber
90%
87%
Leather
83%
Floral
72%
Powdery
83%
76%
Smoky
66%
Animalic
72%
66%
Patchouli
Earthy
52%
Balsamic
52%
Rose shared
100%
58%
Musky shared
98%
100%
Woody shared
95%
63%
Amber shared
71%
90%
87%
83%
Powdery shared
72%
83%
76%
Animalic shared
66%
72%
66%
52%
52%

Performance

Mad Madame Eau de Parfum Gold Man Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mad Madame Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and animalic accords, Mad Madame is too loud for office wear but perfect for dates and formal events where making a confident, lasting impression is desired. While some find it versatile enough for day or casual wear if applied lightly, its intensity leans more towards evening occasions.

Gold Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Gold Man's exceptional sillage and longevity, combined with its strong animalic and powdery floral character, make it entirely too dominant for office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or dressy evening settings, where its opulent nature can be appreciated, though some find it too polarising even for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Amber, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mad Madame Eau de Parfum
Gold Man Eau de Parfum
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