Valentina Assoluto
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Madrigal
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Which Should You Buy?
Valentina Assoluto is a divisive beast. Some adore its creamy, earthy sensuality, celebrating its complex blend of truffle and tuberose. Others find it underwhelming, even 'boring' or 'like basic toilet spray.' It's sophisticated but certainly not a blind buy.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 11% |
| Floral | 21% | 21% |
| Fruity | 10% | 1% |
| Green | 5% | 6% |
| Sweet | 25% | 17% |
| Warm | 3% | 7% |
| Woody | 16% | 15% |
| Earthy | 33% | 34% |
| Animalic | 9% | 9% |
| Fresh | 5% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it versatile, its richness and moderate sillage make it a standout for evening wear and special occasions. The sophisticated chypre character leans more towards formal and date settings, with too much gravitas for casual everyday athleticism.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Earthy, Patchouli accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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