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Morgan Madison Madison No. 5
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Madison No. 5 — a men's fragrance by Morgan Madison
Madison No. 5 is a men's perfume from the Swedish brand Morgan Madison, released in 2025.
The composition comes in the form of solid perfume: a compact and unusual way to wear fragrance, especially convenient when travelling, at the office, or whenever you want to control the application.
Olfactively, Madison No. 5 combines chypre, woody and fruity facets.
The impression is built on the contrast between a juicy fruity opening, a dryish woody texture and a deep mossy-amber base, giving the fragrance a composed, confident and expressive character.
Fragrance pyramid and development
The top notes open the composition with a fresh, slightly tart accord of apple, bergamot, blackcurrant and pineapple.
The fruity facet does not turn the fragrance into a sweet dessert: a citrus spark and the cool tartness of blackcurrant make the opening energetic and noticeable.
Birch, jasmine, juniper (cade) and patchouli appear at the heart.
Birch and woody nuances lend dryness and character, juniper adds a cool resinous quality, while jasmine softens the composition with a delicate white-floral nuance.
The dry-down unfolds with amber, oakmoss, vanilla, a woody accord and musk.
As a result, the base feels warm, dense and slightly earthy, while vanilla acts more as a rounding touch than as a dominant sweetness.
Character, sillage and wearability
Madison No. 5 is described as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance can make an immediate impression and linger in the air for a long time.
With solid perfume, it is especially advisable to begin with a small amount applied to the pulse points and then assess the intensity on your own skin; exact application guidelines for skin and clothing have not been provided for this release.
The fragrance will appeal to men who prefer expressive woody-chypre compositions with a fruity contrast.
It can be considered for the cooler seasons, evening outings and occasions when a noticeable, composed image matters. However, the amount applied should be chosen carefully because of its powerful presence.
Its place in the brand's style
Morgan Madison is a Swedish perfume brand, and Madison No. 5 is interesting to view as a contemporary take on the classic chypre concept.
Juicy fruits make the composition feel current and dynamic, while moss, patchouli, woody notes and amber preserve its strict, masculine framework.
Similar fragrances
If you would like to compare Madison No. 5 with other expressive men's compositions, take a look at Afnan Supremacy Silver, Rancé 1795 Heroique and Sergio Nero VSOP Elite.
They may appeal to fans of the fruity-woody direction, pronounced sillage and rich base, although each fragrance will develop in its own individual way.
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