Fragrance comparison

Ephemeral vs Madame Rose

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Ephemeral

Parfums Vintage

5.001 votes

Rank #59,077 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Madame Rose

Oakcha

4.1770 votes

Rank #28,405 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ephemeral
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ephemeral2/4

Madame Rose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EphemeralParfums Vintage

Madame RoseOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.17/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEphemeral

SillageEphemeral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMadame RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LitchiRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart3 to 4 hours

PetaliaTurkish RosePeonyCedar

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaCashmeranHaitian VetiverOlibanum

Top

LitchiBergamotRhubarbNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyMuskVanillaPetalia

Base

IncenseCedarHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Ephemeral, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadame RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ephemeral by Parfums Vintage is a crisp floral fruity fragrance built around bright tartness and velvety petals. The scent starts with an assertive burst of tangy rhubarb, juicy litchi, and sparkling bergamot, accented by a warm touch of nutmeg. In the heart, fresh Turkish rose and peony combine with synthetic floral …

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Madame Rose by Oakcha opens with a punchy splash of tart rhubarb, juicy litchi fruit, and sparkling bergamot, backed by a subtle pinch of warm nutmeg. As the bright fruitiness settles, a lush bouquet of Turkish rose and fresh peony takes over the heart, blended smoothly with creamy vanilla and clean musk. The base re…

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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, Ephemeral or Madame Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ephemeral is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Madame Rose is rated 4.17/5 from 70 votes. Choose Ephemeral for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ephemeral or Madame Rose?

Ephemeral lasts longest (Ephemeral 80/100, Madame Rose 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ephemeral or Madame Rose?

Ephemeral projects furthest (Ephemeral 75/100, Madame Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ephemeral and Madame Rose smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Ephemeral or Madame Rose better for summer or winter?

Ephemeral suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ephemeral and Madame Rose?

Ephemeral has top notes of Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Petalia, Turkish Rose, Peony and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum. Madame Rose has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony, Musk and Vanilla, a base of Incense, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.