Fragrance comparison

18°C vs Madame

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,196 ratings analysed

2 wins

18°C

By Cloud

5.001 votes

Rank #54,432 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #789 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories.

18°C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

18°C2/3

Madame1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 18°C
Sillage & projection: 18°C
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

18°CBy Cloud

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity18°C

Sillage18°C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

amber83%

green74%

animalic65%

leather56%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Earl Grey TeaBergamotOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmine

Base

AmberTonka BeanLeatherOakmoss

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#789

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

18°C by By Cloud is a unisex white floral citrus fragrance with a bright Earl Grey tea and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, tiare flower and jasmine. The base adds amber, tonka, leather and oakmoss, giving the clean floral freshness a warmer, more textured finish. It looks best suited …

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Madame Rochas is a classic floral aldehyde that centers on a bright, crisp bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and ylang-ylang. Created in 1960, it offers an airy, sophisticated profile that remains a staple for lovers of vintage perfumery. This scent performs beautifully in warmer weather, leaving a clean, powdery, and slight…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 18°C or Madame?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories. 18°C is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose 18°C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 18°C or Madame?

18°C lasts longest (18°C 100/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18°C or Madame?

18°C projects furthest (18°C 100/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18°C and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 18°C or Madame better for summer or winter?

18°C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18°C and Madame?

18°C has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Leather and Oakmoss. Madame has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.