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MAD Parfumeur Adria
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Adria by MAD Parfumeur
MAD Parfumeur Adria is a unisex extrait de parfum released in 2025.
The composition belongs to the fougère and fruity families, built around an expressive contrast between a fresh citrus opening, a soft spicy-green heart and a warm woody-tonka base.
It is a fragrance for those who appreciate a noticeable presence, unconventional combinations and a rich development on the skin.
The fragrance was created by MAD Parfumeur, a modern Turkish brand developing its own take on niche perfumery.
Adria reflects an effort to combine the familiar elegance of the fougère style with more unusual coconut and olive nuances.
As a result, the fragrance feels less strictly classic and more like a vivid modern interpretation of a fresh woody-spicy profile.
How the fragrance unfolds
Adria opens with a cool, energetic duet of lemon and cardamom. Lemon gives the composition a clean, sparkling start, while cardamom adds dry spiciness and character.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes softer: coconut lends the accord a creamy roundness, lavender supports its fougère structure, and an olive nuance introduces a green, slightly astringent facet.
Patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean emerge in the base.
Woody notes make the scent deeper and more composed, patchouli adds an earthy texture, while tonka bean softens the finish with a light almond-like balsamic warmth.
Ultimately, Adria leaves a rich, cohesive impression, with the freshness of the opening gradually giving way to a warm and expressive trail.
Character and wearability
MAD Parfumeur Adria combines confidence, freshness and a touch of exoticism.
Its unisex character feels natural: on some skin, citrus and lavender come forward more strongly, while on others, coconut, woods and tonka bean take the lead.
The fragrance will appeal to women and men who enjoy distinctive compositions with a spicy opening, a green heart and a soft woody base.
The sillage is described as very strong, so Adria is best applied with restraint.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not available; it is more practical to start with a small amount and assess the intensity after 15–20 minutes.
Thanks to its extrait de parfum concentration, the fragrance is especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, meetings and occasions when a pronounced perfume trail becomes part of the overall look.
Similar fragrances
If you are interested in Adria's character, you might compare it with Chanel Allure Homme, Oriflame DeMarco and Dior Eau Sauvage.
They may also appeal to fans of fresh, spicy and woody compositions, although Adria stands out with its unusual combination of coconut, olives and tonka bean.
No information is available about the perfumer, collection or other concentrations of this fragrance.
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