Fragrance comparison

Espiegle vs Madame

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,202 ratings analysed

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #30,622 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #771 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 2 of 3 categories.

Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Espiegle1/3

Madame2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Espiegle
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Not scored
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

EspiegleGuepard

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Rose. Durations are only published for Espiegle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#771

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

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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, Espiegle or Madame?

Madame takes 2 of 3 categories. Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Espiegle or Madame?

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espiegle or Madame?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Espiegle 64/100 for sillage.

Do Espiegle and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Rose.

Is Espiegle or Madame better for summer or winter?

Espiegle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiegle and Madame?

Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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.