Maddie’s Secret by Marissa Zappas

Maddie's Secret: Radish's New Spicy Oriental for 2026

Radish launches Maddie's Secret, a fragrance for men and women arriving in 2026. Created by perfumer Marissa Zappas, it's part of the Oriental Spicy family.

With notes of chocolate, milk, Sichuan pepper, saffron, toasted rice, and jasmine, Maddie's Secret is a study in contrasts: sweet and metallic, warm and fresh, comforting and daring.

Maddie's Secret is a complex and generous composition. The chocolate and cocoa give it a gourmand foundation, while the milk brings a creamy, lactonic quality. Together, they create a scent that feels both indulgent and intriguing.

Sichuan pepper and saffron add a lively, piquant freshness, echoed by a surprising metallic note. Toasted rice contributes a warm, slightly smoky cereal aroma, and jasmine introduces a gentle floral nuance. These elements interweave to keep the fragrance evolving throughout the day.

The main accords are warm spicy, lactonic, chocolate, fresh spicy, sweet, metallic, gourmand, leather, citrus, and cocoa. This unusual mix gives the perfume a multifaceted personality, neither purely comforting nor fully challenging, but always engaging.

Early reviews put Maddie's Secret at an average of 3.75 out of 5 from 20 ratings. It's clearly not a crowd-pleaser, but that's precisely what makes it attractive to experimental perfume wearers who appreciate a signature scent.

Marissa Zappas, the perfumer behind it, is known for her unconventional approach. Here, she has crafted a fragrance that asks to be discovered slowly, rewarding those who give it time.

Those who enjoy spicy oriental perfumes with a creamy, gourmand twist will find much to love. It's suitable for anyone seeking a unisex fragrance that works well in autumn and winter, or for nights out when you want to stand out.

Maddie's Secret is a bold, creative release from Radish. Its combination of chocolate, milk, and spices is original and striking, though it won't be to everyone's taste. If you're after a distinctive and memorable scent, give it a go.