Floris Madonna of the Almonds
How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and floral. Lemon and bergamot at the top, almond blossom and fruity notes in the middle and musk and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Madonna of the Almonds notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Floris Madonna of the Almonds
Madonna of the Almonds comes from Floris.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tom Ford Black Orchid and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by floral and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and floral smells and notes like almond blossom and musk. Less obvious notes include almond and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.67 out of 5.
Madonna of the Almonds: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Guerlain L'Homme Ideal has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Guerlain L'Homme Ideal but less than Tom Ford Black Orchid and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume.
Other Floris perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Santal, Neroli Voyage and Platinum 22.
How long Madonna of the Almonds stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Guerlain L'Homme Ideal and Tom Ford Black Orchid last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Madonna of the Almonds
Similar picks to try: Guerlain L'Homme Ideal (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (8 shared notes), Houbigant Chantilly (8 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Houbigant Chantilly starts from €30.
Questions people ask
When did Madonna of the Almonds come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can men wear Madonna of the Almonds?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.