Fior di Pane vs Madame
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.
Fior di PaneChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MadameChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Fior di Pane1/7
Madame6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Madame
- Community sentiment
- Madame
- Longevity
- Madame
- Sillage & projection
- Madame
- Value for money
- Madame
- Versatility
- Fior di Pane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Madame
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fior di PaneProfumo di FirenzeMadameRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 310 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
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 hate32%Love
34%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
310 votes
39%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
2,186 votes
Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMadame
SillageMadame
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMadameBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
iris69%
ozonic61%
woody100%
white floral92%
green84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BreadViolet LeavesBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaTulipOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaTonka BeanVetiverCedarMusk
Top
AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Fior di Pane, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer37
Fall100
Winter59
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter96
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFior di PaneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,985
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#775
PerfumerGuy Robert
Launched—
Reviews199
Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFior di Pane by Profumo di Firenze offers a rare culinary opening before settling into an airy, elegant floral heart. The fragrance begins with a distinctive note of warm, crusty bread brightened by crisp bergamot and green violet leaves. As the savory bakery crust subsides, powdery iris and delicate tulip come forwar…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Fior di Pane or Madame?
Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Fior di Pane is rated 3.74/5 from 310 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Fior di Pane for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Fior di Pane or Madame?
Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Fior di Pane 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fior di Pane or Madame?
Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Fior di Pane 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fior di Pane and Madame smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.
Is Fior di Pane or Madame better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fior di Pane is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Fior di Pane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fior di Pane and Madame?
Fior di Pane has top notes of Bread, Violet Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tulip and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.
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