Madonna of the Almonds
“Madonna of the Almonds by Floris is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, floral composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Shelagh Foyle
Founding perfumer · 8 fragrances
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. She now serves as head perfumer at Floris, the nearly 300-year-old family-owned house, where she revived the Peau d'Espagne formula for Mahon Leather.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Madonna of the Almonds, Floris
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