Fragrance comparison

Ghalya vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,198 ratings analysed

Ghalya

Bin Khadim

2.333 votes

Rank #75,247 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ghalya
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Ghalya0/4

Madame4/4

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

GhalyaBin Khadim

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomOrange BlossomBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

MarshmallowHeliotropeJasmineBulgarian RoseYlang Ylang

Base

AmbergrisOrris RootMuskFrankincenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Neroli 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,247

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghalya by Bin Khadim is a powdery amber floral with a bright citrus and orange blossom opening, a soft marshmallow and heliotrope heart, and a musky oud base touched by frankincense and orris. It reads sweet, floral, warm, and polished, with a powdery texture running through the composition. Because the available perf…

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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, Ghalya or Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 4 categories. Ghalya is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Ghalya for a powdery and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ghalya or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Ghalya 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghalya or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Ghalya 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghalya and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Ghalya or Madame better for summer or winter?

Ghalya suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghalya and Madame?

Ghalya has top notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Marshmallow, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Ambergris, Orris Root, Musk and Frankincense. 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.