Fragrance comparison

Aldehyde 44 Dallas vs Madame

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,548 ratings analysed

Aldehyde 44 Dallas

Le Labo

3.85353 votes

Rank #5,043 AldehydicMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #775 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aldehyde 44 Dallas
Choose it for a aldehydic and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Aldehyde 44 Dallas1/7

Madame6/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: Aldehyde 44 Dallas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aldehyde 44 DallasLe Labo

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

353 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

musky92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral, aldehydic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)NarcissusNeroliVanillaWoodsy NotesTuberoseJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Musk, Narcissus and Neroli. Durations are only published for Aldehyde 44 Dallas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall70

Winter48

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAldehyde 44 DallasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex61

Women34

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,043

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#775

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aldehyde 44 Dallas by Le Labo delivers an intense rush of crisp aldehydes, clean white floral tones, and smooth musk. Created by perfumer Yann Vasnier, this scent strips away the antique weight of traditional aldehydic perfumes in favor of an airy, fizzy profile that feels remarkably clean and modern. The heart introd…

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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, Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Madame?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Aldehyde 44 Dallas is rated 3.85/5 from 353 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Aldehyde 44 Dallas for a aldehydic and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Madame?

They last about the same: Madame 71/100, Aldehyde 44 Dallas 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Madame?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Aldehyde 44 Dallas 63/100 for sillage.

Do Aldehyde 44 Dallas and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aldehydic and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Musk, Narcissus and Neroli.

Is Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aldehyde 44 Dallas is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Aldehyde 44 Dallas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aldehyde 44 Dallas and Madame?

Aldehyde 44 Dallas features Aldehydes, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Narcissus and Neroli. 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.