Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine: released in 2009, vanilla, citrus and cinnamon, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine dupe we found is Ex Idolo Love & Crime — 88% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex Idolo Love & Crime | 88% | about $50* (+67%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Molinard Secret Sucré | 87% | about $50 (+67%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Angel Food | 85% | about $45 (+50%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Cologne of the Missions | 85% | about $45* (+50%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lulu Castagnette Les Petites Folies 20:15 | 82% | about $25 (−17%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Presents a decadent, bready-vanilla sweetness that echoes the delicious pastry vibe of Tendre Madeleine.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and citrus accords with Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 762 community ratings.
Shares the comforting warm vanilla and sugary almond facets found in Tendre Madeleine.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and woody accords with Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 563 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet, airy vanilla character of Tendre Madeleine with a straightforward gourmand sweetness.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and almond accords with Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings.
Offers a rich, resinous vanilla depth that feels reminiscent of the cozy base notes in Tendre Madeleine.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and powdery accords with Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,883 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Delivers a sweet pastry-like vanilla experience reminiscent of Tendre Madeleine at a budget-friendly price point.
It shares its almond, sweet and powdery accords with Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 105 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lulu Castagnette Les Petites Folies 20:15, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine.
Ex Idolo Love & Crime, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine.
Ex Idolo Love & Crime, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ex Idolo Love & Crime actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ex Idolo Love & Crime comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.