Madeleine de Madeleine

I love this parfum. The first bottle I bought was in Big Lots in the mid 80's .50 parfum for $3.00. My friends told me I smelled like a dirty wash cloth, I didn't care I loved it. Today this .50 bottle sells for $126.00 on ebay. The triangle shaped bottles (shown above) are not original and made by Irma Shorrel. They smell similar but not the same as the original. I grew up with the stronger/more silage style of parfums, that doesn't mean I don't go for the newer more parred down versions made today for the times when I will be in more confined spaces with people that may be sensitive. But the bottom line is there is no beating the vintage versions if you want the full force, only need a drop for the day. If only I knew what would become of the industry I would have loaded up when the bottles were only $3.00. Live and learn, today may be the yesteryear of tomorrow.

This is a beautiful, realistic tuberose - this fragrance reminds me of walking the streets of Lahaina at sunset in July. Madeleine de Madeleine is crisp, therefore easier to wear than Fracas, and it's not nearly as disturbing as Carnal Flower, but it still has that kick-a$$ attitude that only tuberose can convey. This is my favorite tuberose fragrance, and nothing intrigues me more, or haunts me like a tuberose perfume.

I had this fragrance back in the 1980s. I bought it because of its similarities to Fracas. I remember it being a little sweeter, more candylike than Fracas. On me, it was very strong and long lasting.

Opens up a bit unisex as a dry fracas. I love Fracas more but I do like this parfum. I am so surprised with all the fame & glory of Fracas, why did Madeleine de Madeleine not become more renowned. The scent is very up to date and is available in edp but takes a little bit of searching. This is Refined and very suited for years to come. Opening dry tuberose with SPICY overtones Heart a beautiful tuberose (cross between Fracas and Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia.) Leans much stronger towards Robert Piguets Lovely perfume "Fracas". This is so nice, so so so nice. Its a dry fruity tuberose. Well made and would seem by the scent is definatly smell of a tuberose powerhouse niche. A man can definatly wear this white floral. It is dry but not earthy. It is well suited for any occasion and not loud or pungent. so nice to find this. between Fracas & Madeleine, I pick Fracas. Madeline is the closest Fracas style Fragrance. Madeleine de Madeleine: 9.5/10

Okay so as a kid I ordered Fracas because Marlene Dietrich wore it and I wanted to smell like her. Well when I got Fracas In I hated it. Way too much Tuberose. But fast forward years later and I just purchased this fragrance. I purchase this because Kelly LeBrock wears this. People were saying how this was a dryer version of Fracas so I was very nervous. Well if Fracas smells like this then I need to get it because this fragrance is beautiful and it lasted the whole day on me. Now there is a difference between fracas and this one. I would say that Madeleine de Madeleine is much dryer and less potent with a more soft approach. But Fracas is an intense Tuberose with intense power. All in all I’m obsessed with this fragrance and will be buying Fracas soon.