Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum vs Madame

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 8,610 ratings analysed

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.166,415 votes

Rank #26,627 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #766 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum0/7

Madame5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tie
Community sentiment: Tie
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

Chanel No 19 Eau de ParfumChanel

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 6,415 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

6,415 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 18%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#766

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is an unapologetic, bracing green floral built on crushed stems and chilled roots. It starts sharp. A brisk wave of cut green stems, bitter neroli, and crisp bergamot cuts through the air with zero added sugar. Give it fifteen minutes. The sharp initial solvent bite settles into a velvety he…

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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, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Madame?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.16/5 from 6,415 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum for a green and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Madame?

They last about the same: Madame 71/100, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris.

Is Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Madame?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood. 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.