What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is almond and almond milk. The heart brings almond and amaretto. On the skin it settles into amber and jasmine. Overall it smells almond and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Madeleine 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
Parfumerie Particuliere Madeleine EDP in detail
Madeleine EDP comes from Parfumerie Particuliere. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Parfumerie Particuliere perfumes worth knowing
The house has 4 perfumes here, led by Pluie Noire, Belle Epoque and The Saint Mariner.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by gourmand and nutty. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and gourmand smells and notes like almond and amber. Less obvious notes include bergamot, freesia and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €329. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lancôme Variety and Montale Paris Sweet Oriental Dream.
How far Madeleine spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Castelbajac Beautiful Day and Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant.
Madeleine longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Castelbajac Beautiful Day and Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant. Base notes like amber and jasmine are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Madeleine
Similar picks to try: Castelbajac Beautiful Day (9 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes), Montale Paris Sweet Oriental Dream (7 shared notes) and Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Musc Diamant starts from €184.
Quick answers
Is Madeleine unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Madeleine to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.