Madrigal harks back to Molinard's masculin fragrances of the 1930s. Citrusy and aromatic with notes of lemon and lavender, With woody tones Madrigal is a step away from sunny Provence, towards the chic French autumn. A multitude of cosy and enveloping moments created with notes of incense, cedar and patchouli.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Madrigal suits a composed, close-to-the-skin presence: the kind of scent that feels right in a tailored coat, on a cool walk through the city, or in a room where conversation stays measured and attentive. It reads clean at first, then quietly more intimate and dry.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its citrus-herbal opening and mossy woods can stay crisp rather than blunt. Apply lightly to the chest and neck for a restrained, elegant trail; a little more on fabric will bring out the incense, cedar and patchouli in the air.
Who it’s for
For lovers of classic masculine chypres, aromatic woods and understated vintage structure. It will appeal to those who prefer clean herbal brightness, moss, violet leaf and dry, polished depth over sweetness or loud projection.
Release year
1930
Molinard’s story
Molinard is one of Grasse’s historic family houses, built on craftsmanship, natural ingredients and a long view of perfume as something intimate and memorable. Its style balances heritage with quiet innovation, favouring character over trend.
Madrigal’s concept
Madrigal belongs to Molinard’s 1930s masculine chapter, when the house was shaping drier, more structured scents around citrus, herbs and woods. The fragrance is remembered as a vintage chypre with a distinctly French polish: bright at first, then shaded by incense, cedar and patchouli.
Extra info
Madrigal is a vintage Molinard name that has appeared in several forms over the decades, including a 1993 relaunch in the Les Masculins Collection. Collectors also know it through older flacons from the mid-20th century.
Madrigal harks back to Molinard's masculin fragrances of the 1930s. Citrusy and aromatic with notes of lemon and lavender, With woody tones Madrigal is a step away from sunny Provence, towards the chic French autumn. A multitude of cosy and enveloping moments created with notes of incense, cedar and patchouli.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Madrigal suits a composed, close-to-the-skin presence: the kind of scent that feels right in a tailored coat, on a cool walk through the city, or in a room where conversation stays measured and attentive. It reads clean at first, then quietly more intimate and dry.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its citrus-herbal opening and mossy woods can stay crisp rather than blunt. Apply lightly to the chest and neck for a restrained, elegant trail; a little more on fabric will bring out the incense, cedar and patchouli in the air.
Who it’s for
For lovers of classic masculine chypres, aromatic woods and understated vintage structure. It will appeal to those who prefer clean herbal brightness, moss, violet leaf and dry, polished depth over sweetness or loud projection.
Release year
1930
Molinard’s story
Molinard is one of Grasse’s historic family houses, built on craftsmanship, natural ingredients and a long view of perfume as something intimate and memorable. Its style balances heritage with quiet innovation, favouring character over trend.
Madrigal’s concept
Madrigal belongs to Molinard’s 1930s masculine chapter, when the house was shaping drier, more structured scents around citrus, herbs and woods. The fragrance is remembered as a vintage chypre with a distinctly French polish: bright at first, then shaded by incense, cedar and patchouli.
Extra info
Madrigal is a vintage Molinard name that has appeared in several forms over the decades, including a 1993 relaunch in the Les Masculins Collection. Collectors also know it through older flacons from the mid-20th century.