Fragrance comparison

Gris Polaire vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,204 ratings analysed

Gris Polaire

Élixir Privé

4.119 votes

Rank #56,367 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gris Polaire
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gris Polaire2/4

Madame2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gris Polaire
Sillage & projection: Gris Polaire
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

Gris PolaireÉlixir Privé

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

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

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGris Polaire

SillageGris Polaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

violet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletStrawberryJasmine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodAldehydesGrapefruitWhite MuskVetiver

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. 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

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex11

Women67

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,367

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gris Polaire by Élixir Privé is a powdery, floral-woody fragrance built around soft violet petals, sweet strawberry, and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an airy burst of fresh jasmine and ripe red fruit before settling into a velvety heart of iris and lily of the valley. As it warms on the skin, smooth sandalwood, clea…

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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, Gris Polaire or Madame?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gris Polaire is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Gris Polaire for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gris Polaire or Madame?

Gris Polaire lasts longest (Gris Polaire 74/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gris Polaire or Madame?

Gris Polaire projects furthest (Gris Polaire 68/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gris Polaire and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.

Is Gris Polaire or Madame better for summer or winter?

Gris Polaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gris Polaire and Madame?

Gris Polaire has top notes of Violet, Strawberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Aldehydes. 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.