Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Parfum vs Madame

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 15,636 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Chanel

3.6813,441 votes

Rank #31,349 PowderyWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #765 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Chanel No 5 Parfum1/7

Madame6/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Parfum
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 5 ParfumChanel

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

38%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

13,441 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Parfum

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

iris77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberMossVanillaVetiverPatchouli

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Date 42%Work 24%Casual 18%Party 16%

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,349

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#765

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Parfum is the original, ultra-concentrated pure perfume extract created in 1921. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sparkling aldehydes, bright lemon, and sunny ylang-ylang. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A velvety heart of powdery iris, rich Grasse jasmine, and May rose rises to take ov…

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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 5 Parfum or Madame?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Madame?

Chanel No 5 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Madame?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 5 Parfum and Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Chanel No 5 Parfum or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Parfum and Madame?

Chanel No 5 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civet, Musk, Sandalwood 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.