Madeleine Impériale

Madeleine Impériale by Juliette Has A Gun is a 2025 fragrance where gourmand and woody accords lead equally, with spice and citrus behind. As the name suggests, it is built around the buttery, baked scent of a madeleine cake.

It opens with madeleine and blood orange: a soft, buttery pastry note brightened by tangy, juicy citrus. The heart brings saffron for a warm, slightly leathery spice, softened by vanilla and tonka bean for a creamy, almond-like sweetness. The base turns deeper, with patchouli and oud adding an earthy, smoky woodiness, honey a golden sweetness and sandalwood a smooth, creamy finish.

Worn by anyone, it suits autumn and winter, evenings and cosy occasions. Reception has been mixed, so it is worth sampling before buying. People who like baked-goods gourmands with a darker, woody twist may enjoy how the oud and patchouli keep the sweetness from becoming purely sugary.

Madeleine Impériale — unisex fragrance by Juliette Has A Gun (released 2025). Top notes: Madeleine, Blood Orange. Heart notes: Vanilla, Tonka, Saffron. Base notes: Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database