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Vilhelm Parfumerie Madeleine
Vilhelm Parfumerie

Madeleine

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Fruity
EDP · unisex

Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Swedish niche house known for creating intimate, character-driven fragrances that feel more personal than polished. Their approach favors restraint and naturalistic compositions over typical designer sensibilities.

Madeleine opens with a creamy almond milk and bergamot combination that immediately establishes a gourmand direction, softened by citrus brightness. The heart deepens this almond theme through freesia and plum, adding floral nuance and subtle fruitiness without veering into dessert territory. Vanilla and amber anchor the base alongside jasmine and white musk, creating a warm, skin-scent finish that feels more sophisticated than the opening suggests. The overall effect is a balanced gourmand that leans toward comfort rather than confection.

This fragrance works best for those drawn to edible fragrances with restraint, particularly during cooler months when its creamy sweetness feels most appealing. It's versatile enough for daily wear but substantive enough for evening. Madeleine aligns with The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Reverie.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
24%
Fresh
32%
Floral
80%
Rose
20%
Jasmine
23%
White Floral
23%
Fruity
60%
Musky
46%
Amber
23%
Warm Spicy
23%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
100%
Clean
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Almond
Almond
Sweet, warm, and slightly creamy, almond has a marzipan-like quality that sits at the edge of floral and gourmand. It's softer and rounder than vanilla, with a gentle nuttiness that adds warmth without weight. Often used in classic powdery florals and in oriental compositions that want sweetness without sugar.
Almond Milk
Almond Milk
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Orange
Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Almond
Almond
Sweet, warm, and slightly creamy, almond has a marzipan-like quality that sits at the edge of floral and gourmand. It's softer and rounder than vanilla, with a gentle nuttiness that adds warmth without weight. Often used in classic powdery florals and in oriental compositions that want sweetness without sugar.
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Plum
Plum
Dark, slightly tart, and warm, plum has a wine-like depth that makes it more serious than cherry or peach. It adds a fruity darkness to oriental fragrances, with a slightly fermented quality that bridges fruit and leather families. Used to add drama and depth to floral-oriental compositions.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
White Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match90% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

✨
The Reverie83% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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Scent Profile
Citrus24%
Fresh32%
Floral80%
Rose20%
Jasmine23%
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
EDP
Decants Available
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Vilhelm Parfumerie Madeleine— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Vilhelm Parfumerie Madeleine? +
$7.99 at Fragrances Line. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Vilhelm Parfumerie Madeleine smell like? +
Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Swedish niche house known for creating intimate, character-driven fragrances that feel more personal than polished. Their approach favors restraint and naturalistic compositions over typical designer sensibilities. Madeleine opens with a creamy almond milk and bergamot combination that immediately establishes a gourmand direction, softened by citrus brightness. The heart deepens this almond theme through freesia and plum, adding floral nuance and subtle fruitiness without veering into dessert territory. Vanilla and amber anchor the base alongside jasmine and white musk, creating a warm, skin-scent finish that feels more sophisticated than the opening suggests. The overall effect is a balanced gourmand that leans toward comfort rather than confection. This fragrance works best for those drawn to edible fragrances with restraint, particularly during cooler months when its creamy sweetness feels most appealing. It's versatile enough for daily wear but substantive enough for evening. Madeleine aligns with The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Reverie.
What are the notes in Vilhelm Parfumerie Madeleine? +
Top: Almond, Almond Milk, Bergamot, Orange. Heart: Almond, Freesia, Plum, Rose. Base: Amber, Jasmine, Musk, Vanilla, White Musk.
What fragrance family is Madeleine? +
Vilhelm Parfumerie Madeleine belongs to the Gourmand fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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