Madeleine
Parfumerie ParticulièreEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Madeleine vs. Velvet Tonka
Is Madeleine better than Velvet Tonka?
Velvet Tonka projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Bitter Almond
almondnuttyfruitysweetvanilla
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The essentials
What's different between Madeleine and Velvet Tonka?
| Madeleine | Velvet Tonka | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2021 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Alexandra Carlin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Madeleine and Velvet Tonka smell?
Madeleine
Almond
Powdery
Nutty
Fruity
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Vanilla
Velvet Tonka
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madeleine and Velvet Tonka share?
Top
Bitter AlmondBergamot
AlmondOrange Blossom
Heart
HeliotropeMyrrh
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
Base
White MuskBenzoin
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
BenzoinMyrrh
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla Absolute
Floral Notes
Heliotrope
Orange BlossomRose Absolute
Gourmandy Notes
Bitter Almond
Almond
Where they fit
When and where do Madeleine and Velvet Tonka work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madeleine or Velvet Tonka?
| Madeleine | Velvet Tonka | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Madeleine and Velvet Tonka?
The bitter almond doesn't apologize for being the main event. Some will want more bergamot, more citrus brightness. But those who stay get something rare: a powdery warmth that lasts.Madeleine
Velvet Tonka is the kind of sweet that knows when to stop. Alexandra Carlin pulls off the trick of making almond and tonka feel indulgent without going oversaturated.Velvet Tonka
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