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Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Narciso Rouge EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Madeleine Eau de Parfum bottle Madeleine EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Narciso Rouge EDP
A plush, powdery iris and rose musk that wraps you in a cloud of creamy elegance. Rouge exudes grown-up femininity, confidence, and subtle sensuality without ever shouting for attention.
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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
Narciso Rouge EDP
Madeleine EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Iris 50% vs 30%
Only in Narciso Rouge
Rose 50%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 30% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 19%
Sandalwood 18% vs 30%

Accords

Narciso Rouge Madeleine
100%
Powdery
90%
90%
Musky
42%
75%
Floral
78%
70%
Woody
66%
65%
Sweet
60%
Lactonic
Amber
54%
35%
Earthy
Powdery shared
100%
90%
Musky shared
90%
42%
Floral shared
75%
78%
Woody shared
70%
66%
65%
60%
54%
35%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Narciso Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Best in fall and winter due to its warm, powdery, creamy musk and woody base, which envelop and comfort in cooler air. Works beautifully in spring as well, but can feel a touch heavy or cloying in the heat of summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Perfect for date nights and office wear: sensual but understated, never overwhelming. Its refined powdery musk and elegant florals suit professional and romantic settings but may feel too plush or dressed-up for sporty activities.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Narciso Rouge EDP
Madeleine EDP
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