The Perfume Library

Truth or Dare

6.9

Madonna · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Madonna Truth or Dare is a sweet, powdery floral built around tuberose, neroli and gardenia, written for women and best suited to evenings. It opens on tuberose, neroli and gardenia, the dense, creamy side of white flowers. Lily and jasmine carry the floral heart while benzoin adds a sweet warmth. The base of musk, vanilla and amber settles into a soft, gourmand, oriental finish, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Houbigant Vanille Impériale and Spirit Spirit of Cashmere Musk have a close profile.

Truth or Dare Naked

7.4

Madonna · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Madonna Truth or Dare Naked is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in fall and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It is worn from daytime to evening alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and about half of voters read it as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle have a close profile. Peach blossom, honeysuckle and neroli open it floral and fruity. In the heart, cocoa blossom and vanilla orchid turn it gourmand and powdery. Sandalwood, oud and cedar leave a warm, woody, slightly spicy base.