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Mad Madame

2012Men

rose up front, then musky, settling into woody.

Mad Madame by Juliette Has A Gun is a Chypre fragrance for women. Mad Madame was launched in 2012. Top notes are Rose, Black Currant, Amber and Freesia; middle notes are Patchouli, Moss, Tuberose, Peony and Jasmine; base notes are Castoreum, White Musk, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla Absolute.

rose musky woody leather

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rose, Black Currant, Amber, Freesia
Heart· 2–4h
Patchouli, Moss, Tuberose, Peony, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Castoreum, White Musk, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla Absolute

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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66%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall38%Winter34%Spring19%Summer9%Night59%Day41%Wears female53%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Juliette Has A Gun picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Mad Madame smell like?

rose up front, then musky, settling into woody. Dominant accords: rose, musky, woody.

What notes are in Mad Madame?

Top: Rose, Black Currant, Amber, Freesia. Heart: Patchouli, Moss, Tuberose, Peony, Jasmine. Base: Castoreum, White Musk, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla Absolute.

How long does Mad Madame last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Mad Madame loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Mad Madame best for?

Fall is the top pick (38%). Winter is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Mad Madame?

Night wear leads at 59%. Day is a secondary pick at 41%.

Is Mad Madame for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 53% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.