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    Side by side

    Madeleine vs. Pikovaya Dama

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Pikovaya Dama rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Madeleine vs. Pikovaya Dama
    MadeleinePikovaya Dama
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222014
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerBernard EllenaChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Madeleine

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Cacao
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Amber

    Pikovaya Dama

    Powdery
    Citrus
    Woody
    Aldehydic
    Fresh
    Iris
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Almond BlossomLilyJasmine
    AldehydesNeroliBergamotLemonRose
    Heart
    VanillaCacaoTolu Balsam
    Base
    Musk
    MuskBourbon VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Madeleine vs. Pikovaya Dama
    MadeleinePikovaya Dama
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The powder is the point, not a side effect. Some find that divisive. Others find it's the thing that makes this work: tolubalsam's resinous warmth, vanilla's comfort.Madeleine
    It wears its aldehydes like rouge, old Hollywood glamour with a pulse. The powdery iris heart isn't shy, and the vanilla base leans warm rather than sweet.Pikovaya Dama