Fragrance comparison

Eau de Gucci vs Madame

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,490 ratings analysed

Eau de Gucci

Gucci

4.12295 votes

Rank #7,005 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #771 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Gucci
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Eau de Gucci2/7

Madame4/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Eau de Gucci
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: Eau de Gucci
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Eau de GucciGucci

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 295 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

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

43%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

295 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageEau de Gucci

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

woody77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HyacinthGalbanumYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

LilacLilyTuberoseHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIrisViolet

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverMuskAmberCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Eau de Gucci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall53

Winter41

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de GucciMost 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#7,005

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#771

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Gucci is a crisp, expansive green floral that balances sharp spring blossoms against a classic woody base. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the scent opens with a brisk snap of galbanum, hyacinth, and citrus oils before settling into a rich floral core. Here, lilac, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and tuberose…

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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, Eau de Gucci or Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Gucci is rated 4.12/5 from 295 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Eau de Gucci for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Gucci or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Eau de Gucci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Gucci or Madame?

Projection is very close: Eau de Gucci 67/100, Madame 65/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Gucci and Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and Honeysuckle.

Is Eau de Gucci or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Gucci is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Eau de Gucci suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Gucci and Madame?

Eau de Gucci has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Lily, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, 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.