Pierre Guillaume Paris 2021 EDP

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A Une Madone

by Pierre Guillaume

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Pierre Guillaume Paris A Une Madone is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Pierre Guillaume. A Une Madone opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Gurjun Balsam, Guaiac Wood, Civet, and Castoreum. Pierre Guillaume Paris's A Une Madone carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive beast. One minute it's a creamy, spicy gourmand; the next, it's a 'pissy' animalic challenge. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're brave, it offers a fascinating, complex journey from sweet comfort to primal funk.
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A Une Madone 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for close encounters like dates, but the polarising animalic notes could be too challenging for office or formal settings. Many reviews highlight its intimate, intriguing quality, making it best for cooler, evening 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

A Une Madone opens with a warm, inviting burst of cardamom, quickly sweetened by a creamy, almost milky vanilla and a hint of smooth sandalwood. As it settles, a complex animalic undercurrent of civet and castoreum emerges, balanced by the smoky, balsamic depth of myrrh, styrax, and guaiac wood. The interplay creates a scent that's both comforting and unsettling, a true paradox of sweet and wild.

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