Alba
Profumum RomaEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Alba vs. Madeleine
Is Alba better than Madeleine?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
nuttypowderyalmondsweetfruity
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 Alba and Madeleine?
| Alba | Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Alba and Madeleine smell?
Alba
Woody
Nutty
Powdery
Iris
Almond
Amber
Sweet
Earthy
Madeleine
Almond
Powdery
Nutty
Fruity
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Alba and Madeleine share?
Top—
Bitter AlmondBergamot
Heart
IrisAlmond TreeHazelnutAmber
HeliotropeMyrrh
Base
Sandalwood
White MuskBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
Almond TreeHazelnut
Bitter Almond
Floral Notes
Iris
Heliotrope
Where they fit
When and where do Alba and Madeleine work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Alba or Madeleine?
| Alba | Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Alba and Madeleine?
Some people chase projection. Others understand that the best fragrances aren't the ones that fill a room, they're the ones that make someone lean in. Alba is for the second kind.Alba
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
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