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    Mad Madame vs. Old Soul

    Mad Madame by Juliette Has A Gun bottle

    Mad Madame

    Juliette Has A Gun
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mad Madame vs. Old Soul
    Mad MadameOld Soul
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20122021
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerRomano RicciWeston Adam
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mad Madame

    Rose
    Musky
    Woody
    Leather
    Floral
    Smoky

    Old Soul

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Honey
    Amber
    Rose
    Mossy
    White Floral
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rose OxideAmbroxanBlackcurrant
    FrankincenseJasmine
    Heart
    PatchouliTuberose
    Red roseCloveSolar Notes
    Base
    White MuskVanilla
    SandalwoodOakmossHoney

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mad Madame vs. Old Soul
    Mad MadameOld Soul
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Mad Madame earns its reputation. The rose oxide is the pivot point, that metallic snap that makes people stop mid-sniff. If you want safe, look elsewhere.Mad Madame
    If you've been chasing that feeling when a room still holds the ghost of where you've been, Old Soul is your answer. The smoke-and-honey signature is unmistakable once it settles.Old Soul