Madeleine
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Madeleine divides opinion sharply, thanks to its bold, gourmand take on chestnut and an unexpected kick of cumin. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're into unique, cozy warmth that leans more 'gourmand delicacy' than 'sickly sweet dessert', you might just fall head over heels.
This one's a proper gourmand... maybe too proper. Some find it a delicious, grown-up dessert, others get a whiff of something a bit rubbery underneath the sweetness. It's a divisive caramel hit that you'll either adore or dismiss as a Halloween mask. Try before you buy, obviously.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 19% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 1% |
| Sweet | 35% | 56% |
| Warm | 16% | 17% |
| Woody | 8% | 3% |
| Earthy | 6% | 6% |
| Animalic | 11% | 13% |
| Fresh | 10% | 4% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its gourmand nature and polarising notes make it less suitable for formal or office settings, where subtlety is often preferred. However, its cozy, warm character and intimate sillage are perfect for dates and casual autumn/winter wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
As a dominant gourmand, it leans towards casual and date wear, being a bit too heavy and sweet for professional office settings or formal events. The creamy, warm profile suits relaxed, intimate occasions where its presence can be appreciated without being overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Lactonic accords and Milk, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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