Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs Madame Rose

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 725 ratings analysed

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Madame Rose

Oakcha

4.1770 votes

Rank #29,029 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Madame Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Explicite3/7

Madame Rose4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

Madame RoseOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerMadame RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 votes

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerMadame RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMadame Rose

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMadame RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

LitchiBergamotRhubarbNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyMuskVanillaPetalia

Base

IncenseCedarHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExpliciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpliciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…

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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, Explicite or Madame Rose?

Madame Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Madame Rose is rated 4.17/5 from 70 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Madame Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or Madame Rose?

They last about the same: Madame Rose 73/100, Explicite 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Explicite or Madame Rose?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, Madame Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explicite and Madame Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla.

Is Explicite or Madame Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madame Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Explicite is the stronger pick. Explicite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explicite and Madame Rose?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. 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.