Tender almond, toasted barley and golden hay, resting on roasted tonka bean, creamy vanilla and amber: Madeleine is an amber gourmand that smells of pastries fresh from the oven and childhood treats.
Madeleine has just joined the Kane Parfum collection, and we’re already getting lots of questions in store: what is it really like, is it too sweet, and when should you wear it? Here’s a complete portrait, note by note, with our tips for making it your comforting signature scent. You can also discover it directly on Madeleine’s product page.
Madeleine’s exact notes
Here is Madeleine’s olfactory pyramid, as listed on its product page:
- Top notes: Bergamot, Bitter Almond, Cardamom
- Heart notes: Toasted Barley, Hay Absolute, Cedar Leaf
- Base notes: Roasted Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber, Musks
The opening is soft and comforting. Bitter almond immediately sets the pastry-like tone, bergamot brightens it with a luminous touch, and cardamom adds a spicy, almost green note that keeps it from feeling heavy. This is the first impression you get when you spray it.
The heart turns warm and golden. Toasted barley brings to mind the crust of a cake browning in the oven, hay absolute evokes fields at the end of summer, and cedar leaf adds a fresh breath of air that keeps everything light. This cereal-like facet is what makes Madeleine different from a classic gourmand.
The base then envelops your skin for hours: roasted tonka bean, creamy vanilla, warm amber and soft musks. This is the trail people notice on your sweater or scarf the next day.
Madeleine’s character
Madeleine belongs to the amber gourmand family. Its dominant accords are almond, toasted cereal, vanilla, tonka, milky, amber and musky. It tastes of old-fashioned treats: a madeleine dipped in tea, grandma’s kitchen, almond paste from childhood. Yes, it’s gourmand, but never cloying: cardamom, hay and cedar give it depth and elegance.
- Concentration: perfume extract, more concentrated than an eau de parfum
- Size: 50 ml bottle, made in Grasse
- Gender: unisex, like all Kane perfumes
- Sillage: enveloping, soft and long-lasting
- Wear time: 8 to 10 hours on skin, and up to 12 hours on clothing
- Seasons: autumn and winter, and all year round when applied sparingly
- Occasions: day and evening, cozy moments, dates, weekends
Madeleine is unisex and suits every skin. On some people, the almond and vanilla stand out more; on others, toasted barley and hay take the lead. That’s what makes the fragrance personal: it truly becomes yours.
When should you wear Madeleine?
Madeleine is the fragrance for days when you want to feel good. A soft sweater, coffee on a terrace, a Sunday at home, or a date when you want to feel comforting rather than show-stopping. Its tonka and vanilla base makes it perfect for autumn and winter, when warm notes blossom best in the cold air.
In spring, a single spray is enough to keep a gourmand, luminous aura without weighing down your day. In summer, save it for cooler evenings, or wear it on clothing rather than on your skin.
For occasions, we recommend it for the office (applied lightly), weekends, cozy evenings, the holiday season and dates. It’s a fragrance that comforts and attracts without ever shouting.
How to wear Madeleine
Apply two sprays to your neck and one to your wrists. Let it dry without rubbing: almond and bergamot open first, followed by toasted barley and hay, before the tonka, vanilla and amber base comes through.
- Moisturized skin: apply an unscented moisturizer before your fragrance to improve its staying power, especially in winter.
- Good distance: spray from 10 or 15 cm away onto your pulse points.
- On fabrics: one spray on a sweater or scarf extends the trail throughout the day.
- Layering: Madeleine pairs beautifully with citrus scents during the day and amber scents in the evening. Find its three combinations in the Kane layering guide.
If you love amber gourmands
Madeleine has two cousins in Kane’s gourmand and amber fragrance family:
- Sublime, a vanilla amber gourmand with caramelized brown sugar and tonka bean
- Cosa Nostra, an amber gourmand with amaretto, rum and vanilla
You can also browse the entire Kane perfume collection or the list of Kane perfumes from A to Z: 88 perfume extracts made in Grasse.
Price, offer and delivery
The bottle is available for 49.90 € instead of 59.90 € for the 50 ml bottle. Current offer: buy 3 Kane perfumes and get 1 free; the discount is automatically applied at checkout, with no code needed.
Free delivery from 49.90 € to 18 EU countries, within 2 to 4 business days. Below 49.90 €: 8 € to Luxembourg, 11.19 € to other countries. Pay in 3 or 4 interest-free installments; returns within 14 days.
Madeleine is selected by Yasmine Beauty, an independent perfumery in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. You can order it online or come and smell it in store.
Frequently asked questions
What are Madeleine’s notes?
Top notes: bergamot, bitter almond and cardamom. Heart notes: toasted barley, hay absolute and cedar leaf. Base notes: roasted tonka bean, vanilla, amber and musks.
Is Madeleine too sweet?
No. It’s an elegant amber gourmand: cardamom, hay and cedar leaf balance the almond and vanilla, creating a soft, comforting trail that is never cloying.
How long does Madeleine last?
As a perfume extract, expect 8 to 10 hours on skin, depending on your skin and the season, and up to 12 hours on clothing.
Is Madeleine unisex?
Yes. Like all Kane perfumes, Madeleine is unisex: its almond, toasted cereal and tonka accord can be worn whatever your gender.
How much does Madeleine cost, and where is it delivered?
Madeleine is available for 49.90 € instead of 59.90 € for the 50 ml bottle, with the offer: buy 3 Kane perfumes and get 1 free. Delivery is free from 49.90 € to 18 EU countries, within 2 to 4 business days.
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