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    Romae vs. Madinah

    Very similar
    Madinah by Al Haramain Perfumes bottle

    Madinah

    Al Haramain Perfumes
    Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Romae peaks in fall, while Madinah belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Romae vs. Madinah
    RomaeMadinah
    ConcentrationParfum
    Launched20162020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHenri Bergia, Eric Fracapane
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Romae

    Floral
    Powdery
    Rose
    Violet
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Vanilla

    Madinah

    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Floral
    Powdery
    White Floral
    Metallic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink PepperVioletBlack PepperMandarin Orange
    GeraniumDavana blossomOrangeBergamot
    Heart
    PeonyOrange BlossomRoseHeliotrope
    RoseSaffronOrchidJasmineClove
    Base
    PatchouliAmberVanilla
    SandalwoodMuskFloral NotesAmberCedarCashmeran

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Romae vs. Madinah
    RomaeMadinah
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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