Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette vs Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Up at Dawn

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2025	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

A quietly radiant, musky-rose composition that feels like stepping into a dew-drenched garden at sunrise. Classy, understated, and endlessly wearable for those who crave gentle beauty without drama.

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Our Verdict - Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Molinard's Madrigal is a classic-leaning chameleon - it's either an old-school barbershop dream for men or a generic, fleeting disappointment, depending on who you ask. Expect polarisation, but it's largely a modern take on a vintage style.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	11%
Floral	21%	21%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	4%	6%
Sweet	13%	17%
Warm	12%	7%
Woody	14%	15%
Earthy	26%	34%
Animalic	16%	9%
Fresh	9%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Up at Dawn EdT

Madrigal EdP

Notes

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Earthy 36% Pink Pepper 34% Elemi 30%

Only in Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 61% Bergamot 39%

Shared Notes

Rose 37% vs 38%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Ambrette 33% Orris 29%

Only in Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Violet 32% Incense 30%

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 31%

Oakmoss 25% vs 45%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Patchouli 26% Cashmeran 22%

Only in Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 23%

Accords

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette Madrigal Eau de Parfum

70%

Woody

100%

80%

Earthy

99%

95%

Musky

72%

Patchouli

93%

Mossy

93%

60%

Powdery

91%

Rose

79%

Warm Spicy

77%

Balsamic

72%

Citrus

70%

40%

Green

Woody shared

70%

100%

Earthy shared

80%

99%

Musky shared

95%

72%

Patchouli

93%

Mossy

93%

Powdery shared

60%

91%

Rose

79%

Warm Spicy

77%

Balsamic

72%

Citrus

70%

Green

40%

Performance

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The fresh rose and green musky profile is ideal for cool to mild weather, especially spring mornings and crisp autumn days. Its gentle projection and powdery-woody drydown make it less suited to the heat of summer or deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Subtle, clean, and airy - Up at Dawn is refined enough for office or daytime dates, never intrusive due to its restrained projection. Its transparent earthiness is perfect for casual wear, but it lacks the gravitas for grand formal events or the crispness for sports.

Madrigal Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Given its 'office safe' character, subtle nature, and moderate performance, Madrigal is a solid choice for work and casual wear. Its vintage air might be a bit too formal for casual dates, and it's definitely not for sports given its lack of invigorating freshness.