Madeleine
Parfumerie ParticulièreEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Madeleine vs. Velvet Tonka
Velvet Tonka projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter AlmondBergamot
AlmondOrange Blossom
Heart
HeliotropeMyrrh
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
Base
White MuskBenzoin
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Madeleine | Velvet Tonka | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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