LemonOpens with
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MuskDries down to
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Floris · Sold as feminine
Madonna of the Almonds
The sunlit kitchen where the scent of baking almond pastries mingles with the floral notes from an open window, inviting a sense of home and comfort.
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Madonna of the AlmondsPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessSheer Beauty · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Floris, a London-based perfumery house established in 1730, Madonna of the Almonds is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women crafted by perfumer Shelagh Foyle. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from lemon and bergamot, followed by the delicate floral essence of almond blossom and fruity accords that evoke a garden's bounty. As it settles, warm spices, jasmine, and vanilla create a sweet and powdery heart, while musk and incense add depth, culminating in a base of sandalwood that brings a sense of warmth and comfort.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — the fragrance's bright citrus top notes will be most noticeable initially but give way to the warm base within an hour. It’s best worn during cooler weather or indoors, as the powdery warmth reads better in these settings.
Fig. 01 — Madonna of the Almonds, Floris
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Shelagh Foyle
Shelagh Foyle began her career in laboratories at Yardley of London, then trained at Givaudan's perfumery school in Switzerland, and later directed perfumery creation at Robertet, where she was elected President of the British Society of Perfumers.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 29%.