Masque Milano 2020 EDP

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Madeleine

by Fanny Bal

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Masque Milano Madeleine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Fanny Bal. Madeleine opens with Chestnut, Cream, and Cumin, settles into a heart of Cypress, Geranium, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Milk, Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Masque Milano's Madeleine carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
  • Sweet
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Madeleine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Madeleine opens with a rich, roasted chestnut note, immediately softened by creamy lactonic accords and a surprising hint of cumin, which provides a unique spicy edge. This evolves into a heart of green cypress and delicate tuberose, grounding the sweetness before settling into a warm, inviting base of milky vanilla, tonka bean, and a whisper of clean musk. It's an unconventional gourmand that evokes a sense of comforting indulgence.

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