Madeleine
Parfumerie ParticulièreEau de Parfum2017
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Madeleine vs. Louve
Is Madeleine better than Louve?
Madeleine rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
Bitter AlmondWhite Musk
almondpowderynuttyfruityfloralsweetvanillamusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Madeleine and Louve?
| Madeleine | Louve | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Madeleine and Louve smell?
Madeleine
Almond
Powdery
Nutty
Fruity
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Vanilla
Louve
Almond
Fruity
Nutty
Sweet
Amber
Musky
Vanilla
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madeleine and Louve share?
Top
Bitter AlmondBergamot
Almond
Heart
HeliotropeMyrrh
MuskRoseJasmine
Base
White MuskBenzoin
Resinous NotesAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Heliotrope
RoseJasmine
Oriental Notes
BenzoinMyrrh
Vanilla
Gourmandy Notes
Bitter Almond
Almond
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Madeleine and Louve work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Madeleine or Louve?
| Madeleine | Louve | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Madeleine and Louve?
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
Sweet enough to comfort, bitter enough to intrigue, Louve doesn't resolve the tension, it leans into it. The she-wolf stays through the long nights and the cold.Louve
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