Fragrance comparison

Eleonora vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,224 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eleonora

Sandro

3.8629 votes

Rank #45,379 AromaticWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eleonora takes 3 of 7 categories.

Eleonora
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eleonora3/7

Madame2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EleonoraSandro

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

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

17%Love

66%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEleonora

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEleonoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

violet69%

fresh61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBuchu or AgathosmaLemon

Heart

VioletJasmine

Base

VetiverBlack Amber

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Lemon, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEleonoraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandro Eleonora starts with a sharp blast of lemon and neroli, tempered by the distinctive green herbal note of buchu. As the citrus brightness softens, jasmine and soft violet bring a clean floral core that feels airy on skin. The base settles into dry vetiver and dark black amber, giving the fresh opening a solid ea…

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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, Eleonora or Madame?

Eleonora takes 3 of 7 categories. Eleonora is rated 3.86/5 from 29 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Eleonora for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eleonora or Madame?

Eleonora lasts longest (Eleonora 74/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eleonora or Madame?

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

Do Eleonora and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Lemon, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Eleonora or Madame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eleonora and Madame?

Eleonora has top notes of Neroli, Buchu or Agathosma and Lemon, heart notes of Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Black 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.