Fragrance comparison

Amber Molecule vs Madame

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 2,217 ratings analysed

Amber Molecule

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.6822 votes

Rank #52,964 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #769 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amber Molecule
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Amber Molecule1/5

Madame4/5

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Molecule
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Madame
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

Amber MoleculeThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 29%Had 5%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

32%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmber Molecule

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber90%

iris80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Rock roseTuberose

Base

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall67

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#769

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Molecule by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi offers a soft, skin-hugging warmth built around powdery amber and clean white florals. Designed by perfumer Azzi Glasser, this scent creates an intimate, comforting aura. It fits quiet autumn afternoons and cosy cashmere sweaters, appealing to those who appreciate delicat…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Molecule or Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Molecule is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Amber Molecule for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amber Molecule or Madame?

Amber Molecule lasts longest (Amber Molecule 77/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Molecule or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Amber Molecule 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Molecule and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Amber Molecule or Madame better for summer or winter?

Amber Molecule suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Molecule and Madame?

Amber Molecule has top notes of Amber, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rock rose and Tuberose, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.