Question 1

What's the difference between Madera and Angélique Noire?

Accepted Answer

Madera is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Omnia Profumi (2007) dominated by Vanilla accords. Angélique Noire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2005) leaning on Musky accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Madera or Angélique Noire?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Madera scores 4.15/5 vs Angélique Noire at 4.41/5. On r/fragrance, Madera sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Angélique Noire is 5.5/10 (mixed). Angélique Noire's standout strength: Unique and distinctive scent profile that generates discussion. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Madera and Angélique Noire smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Madera: Madera by Omnia Profumi does not appear in the provided Reddit community discussion. Angélique Noire: The community shows deeply divided opinions on Arquiste fragrances overall, with Indigo Smoke being particularly polarizing.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Madera or Angélique Noire?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Madera vs Angélique Noire?

Accepted Answer

Madera scores highest for winter wear; Angélique Noire scores highest for fall wear. Madera leans daytime, Angélique Noire leans daytime.

Madera vs Angélique Noire

Comparison Summary

Unique to Angélique Noire (7)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Madera

Community Sentiment Pulse — Angélique Noire

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Attribute	Madera	Angélique Noire
Brand	Omnia Profumi	Guerlain
Year	2007	2005
Rating	4.15	4.41
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8