Fragrance comparison

Citrus Splash vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,197 ratings analysed

Citrus Splash

Lime

3.502 votes

Rank #67,591 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 4 categories.

Citrus Splash
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Citrus Splash0/4

Madame4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Madame
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

Citrus SplashLime

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

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

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

white floral65%

woody53%

green42%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MandarinLemonNeroliFig

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

Aquatic notesOrange BlossomGreen NotesEucalyptusJasmine

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Citrus Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Splash by Lime is an aromatic fougere built around sunny, sparkling citrus and coastal greenery. The scent opens with a lively blast of ripe mandarin, sharp lemon, and bitter green neroli, sweetened by a subtle touch of green fig. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart brings a smooth balance of earthy vet…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Splash or Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 4 categories. Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Splash or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Splash or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Splash and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Citrus Splash and Madame?

Citrus Splash has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon, Neroli and Fig, heart notes of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Aquatic notes, Orange Blossom, Green Notes and Eucalyptus. 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.