Trono MAD Parfumeur

My husband has recently fallen head over heels. Not for me (as is well known, that fades after years :D) no, rather he has given his heart to Layton, even though he is not at all into perfume. But Layton had him right from the start. However, when he learned the price, his enthusiasm noticeably diminished. "Whaaat, for a scent that will just fade away again, that much money?" came the words. You know, explaining to every perfume enthusiast that fragrances are also hobbies and that you naturally pay for the experience is futile here. This is an endless discussion that we probably know all too well.

So, what does my husband do? He sets out to find a cheaper alternative. He comes across a few, but one stands out in particular. The "Trone | La Bonté." We bought it quite unceremoniously in a shopping mall in Bosnia, where the large bottle cost about 86 BAM. This translates to around 43€. So quite okay for 100ml. The packaging and the bottle appear solid, not cheap at all. It feels heavy and valuable when you hold it in your hand. The spray ratio is also just right, nothing spills here and everything goes where it should.

As for the scent, I can say that it comes very close to Layton, although they differ in their reveal. Especially towards the end. Here, Trono is noticeably smoother, calmer, although a bit more synthetic, which doesn’t seem to bother at all.

A very strong fruity scent that combines aspects of apple and mandarin very well. There’s a hint of hay that lazily drifts through the fields. Lavender is perfectly balanced here, along with notes of jasmine and violet. Not too shrill, no! They fit in just right. The sweetness then becomes noticeably thicker, earthy patchouli joins in, making it a bit more serious. Creamy clouds drifting over the horizon bring in a bit of vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper. A hint of synthesis is not exactly subtle here, but it doesn’t seem to bother my husband at all.

A zesty fruity scent, combined with cream & sweetness. A well-chosen oriental for people who like such combinations and don’t want to dig too deep into their pockets. Absolutely okay. Longevity and sillage are convincing, and you really can’t complain about that. It won’t become my absolute favorite scent on my husband, as I don’t feel much sympathy for Layton, but to be honest, it is well made. Trono, however, is fairly equal to it. On the contrary, it actually has almost as much, if not just as much, endurance and clings to the wearer for a long time.

A throne for Trono, as my husband says.
As long as you’re happy with what you wear.
No matter which house it comes from (if I didn’t know it was from MAD, I would have classified it olfactorily on a different, higher level).