Fragrance comparison

Bouquet vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,501 ratings analysed

Bouquet

Vera Wang

3.90306 votes

Rank #31,605 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #751 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bouquet
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. 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.

Bouquet0/7

Madame7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BouquetVera Wang

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

26%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

306 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CassisSicilian BergamotWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleNarcissusJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

LavenderMuskOrris RootMoroccan Cedar

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bouquet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women89

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,605

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#751

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Bouquet opens with a splash of brisk water notes and tart cassis. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol flash bites for two minutes before smoothing out into dewy green foliage. From there, sweet honeysuckle and narcotic narcissus bloom across the skin without turning heavy or syrupy. Clean Moroccan ced…

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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, Bouquet or Madame?

Madame takes 7 of 7 categories. Bouquet is rated 3.90/5 from 306 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Bouquet for a white floral and aromatic character. 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, Bouquet or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Bouquet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bouquet or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Bouquet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bouquet and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine.

Is Bouquet or Madame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bouquet and Madame?

Bouquet has top notes of Cassis, Sicilian Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Lavender, Musk, Orris Root and Moroccan Cedar. 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.