Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,635 ratings analysed

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Detchema3/7

Madame4/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Detchema
Longevity: Detchema
Sillage & projection: Detchema
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

DetchemaRevillon

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerDetchemaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageDetchema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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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, Detchema or Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Madame?

Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or Madame?

Projection is very close: Detchema 67/100, Madame 65/100 for sillage.

Do Detchema and Madame smell similar?

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

Is Detchema or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Detchema is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Detchema and Madame?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. 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.