Fragrance comparison

Celine Dion vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,607 ratings analysed

Celine Dion

3.64412 votes

Rank #8,341 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #751 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Celine Dion
Choose it for a white floral and woody 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.

Celine Dion0/7

Madame6/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Tie
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

Celine DionCeline Dion

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 41%Had 59%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

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

412 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

sweet70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomTiare FlowerYellow Rose

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesVioletJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

White WoodsSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Celine Dion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex11

Women84

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,341

PerfumerPatricia Bilodeau

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#751

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of alcohol before settling into sunlit petals. The initial flash dissipates within two minutes. What remains is a bright mix of orange blossom, yellow rose, and creamy tiare flower. A brisk undercurrent of tart red berries keeps the florals from turning overly stick…

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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, Celine Dion or Madame?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Celine Dion is rated 3.64/5 from 412 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Celine Dion for a white floral and woody 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, Celine Dion or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Celine Dion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celine Dion or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Celine Dion 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celine Dion and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Celine Dion or Madame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Celine Dion and Madame?

Celine Dion has top notes of Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower and Yellow Rose, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Red Berries, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.