Fragrance comparison

4 Saisons: Ete vs Madam President

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

4 Saisons: Ete

Guy Bouchara

4.502 votes

Rank #56,290 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Madam President

Clash

4.001 votes

Rank #68,098 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

4 Saisons: Ete takes 2 of 3 categories.

4 Saisons: Ete
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madam President
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.

4 Saisons: Ete2/3

Madam President1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Madam President
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 4 Saisons: Ete
Fragranxe ranking: 4 Saisons: Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

4 Saisons: EteGuy Bouchara

Madam PresidentClash

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMadam President

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

rose58%

violet44%

green30%

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

floral77%

citrus69%

iris61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmineRoseIris

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotLemonFreesia

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisVioletRose

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliCedarMusk

Category winner4 Saisons: EteLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner4 Saisons: EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Bouchara 4 Saisons: Ete opens with a dewy splash of freesia and cool violet petals. The initial spritz feels clean and crisp. Within ten minutes, the crisp green edge softens into a garden bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, pink peony, and velvety rose. Iris adds a subtle cosmetic powder nuance without turning thick o…

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Madam President by Clash delivers a crisp, structured take on the traditional chypre floral style. The opening introduces itself with sharp bergamot, sour lemon, and a fresh stem of freesia that lifts the initial spray. Soon after, the scent softens into a powdery core dominated by iris, violet, and classic rose, crea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 4 Saisons: Ete or Madam President?

4 Saisons: Ete takes 2 of 3 categories. 4 Saisons: Ete is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Madam President is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 4 Saisons: Ete for a floral and fresh character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madam President for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, 4 Saisons: Ete or Madam President?

Madam President projects furthest (Madam President 100/100, 4 Saisons: Ete 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4 Saisons: Ete and Madam President smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and violet accords. Common notes include Freesia, Violet, Rose and Iris.

Is 4 Saisons: Ete or Madam President better for summer or winter?

4 Saisons: Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4 Saisons: Ete and Madam President?

4 Saisons: Ete has top notes of Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. Madam President has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.