Madame de Maintenon
Parfums du Château de VersaillesEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Madame de Maintenon vs. Noir de Noir
Madame de Maintenon peaks in fall, while Noir de Noir belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Madame de Maintenon | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Harry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Madame de Maintenon
Warm Spicy
Metallic
Musky
Patchouli
Powdery
Woody
White Floral
Amber
Noir de Noir
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Saffron
Heart
SaffronJasmine
Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Madame de Maintenon | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
A warm oriental that doesn't beg for attention. The saffron and jasmine interplay is its real draw, florals over tobacco, powder over warmth. If you want a fragrance that arrives quietly and stays.Madame de Maintenon
Noir de Noir leans harder into earth than into sweetness. The black rose is beautiful, but the truffle and oud make it feel nocturnal rather than romantic.Noir de Noir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Madame de Maintenon | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $236.59fragrancenet |
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