Gunne Sax
Jessica McClintockEau de Toilette2024
Side by side
Gunne Sax vs. Madeleine Impériale
Is Gunne Sax better than Madeleine Impériale?
Gunne Sax rates higher with the community, while Madeleine Impériale wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
woodyamberpowderybalsamicfloral
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The essentials
What's different between Gunne Sax and Madeleine Impériale?
| Gunne Sax | Madeleine Impériale | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2025 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Romano Ricci |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Gunne Sax and Madeleine Impériale smell?
Gunne Sax
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Powdery
Musky
Balsamic
Floral
Citrus
Madeleine Impériale
Vanilla
Honey
Sweet
Oud
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gunne Sax and Madeleine Impériale share?
Top
Elemi ResinBergamotFreesia
MadeleineOrange
Heart
AmbretteAmyrisIris
VanillaTonka BeanSaffron
Base
SandalwoodMuskNorlimbanol
HoneyOudPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
OudSandalwood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Orange
Where they fit
When and where do Gunne Sax and Madeleine Impériale work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gunne Sax or Madeleine Impériale?
| Gunne Sax | Madeleine Impériale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gunne Sax and Madeleine Impériale?
The iris here isn't a cameo. It takes over. If you've ever loved that powdered-violet quality in a vintage floral, this is the modern version, softer, woodier.Gunne Sax
This is not a shy scent. That opening Orange hits fast, the Madeleine note gives it an edible edge most fragrance lovers will immediately recognize, and the Oud-Sandalwood drydown keeps things.Madeleine Impériale
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