Madinah
Al Haramain PerfumesParfum2020
Side by side
Madinah vs. Romae
Madinah peaks in summer, while Romae belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Madinah | Romae | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2020 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Henri Bergia, Eric Fracapane |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Madinah
Rose
Warm Spicy
Woody
Floral
Powdery
White Floral
Metallic
Romae
Floral
Powdery
Rose
Violet
Soft Spicy
Fresh
White Floral
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GeraniumDavana blossomOrangeBergamot
Pink PepperVioletBlack PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseSaffronOrchidJasmineClove
PeonyOrange BlossomRoseHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodMuskFloral NotesAmberCedarCashmeran
PatchouliAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Madinah | Romae | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Rose-forward orientals can feel stiff or old-fashioned. Madinah sidesteps both. The davana gives it an herbaceous edge that keeps the rose from going bridal.Madinah
This isn't a fragrance that announces itself. It's the one people notice when you've already left the room, the trace of it, the question. Romae earns its reputation slowly, in powder and warmth.Romae