Tendre Madeleine

Tendre Madeleine by Les Senteurs Gourmandes is a warm, gourmand scent that evokes the rich aroma of a freshly baked vanilla orange sponge cake, with a prominent bitter almond and spicy note in the opening. The fragrance opens with a sharp citrus and cinnamon-spice burst that quickly mellows into a creamy, softly sweet vanilla base with a hint of dry, baked wheat and almond. It carries a mild, slightly woody warmth throughout, creating a cozy, comforting effect that feels perfect for autumn and winter. The scent is soft in sillage—more intimate than expansive—and while it does not project strongly, it lingers on skin and clothing for moderate longevity. It has a light, almost oily texture that clings subtly, and many users describe it as having a vanilla-baked-goods character that never turns overly sugary or childish. The fragrance is particularly noted as an accessible alternative to Lira, though it is less dense and slightly more linear in development.