Fragrance comparison

Hafa vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,224 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hafa

Ajmal

4.2829 votes

Rank #26,216 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hafa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hafa
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hafa4/7

Madame3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HafaAjmal

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 16%Want 61%

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 hate

41%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerHafaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHafa

SillageHafa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

chocolate77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesDark ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberBulgarian RoseMuskJasmineYlang-YlangNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber, Bulgarian Rose, Musk 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

Spring86

Summer43

Fall86

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHafaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex0

Women60

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,216

PerfumerAbdulla Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Hafa is a bold, sweet woody scent built around patchouli and dark chocolate, softened with vanilla and amber. On skin it reads warm and spicy with a slightly powdery, balsamic feel, plus floral hints (rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang) and a touch of neroli. It usually suits cooler weather and evening wear best. If you…

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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, Hafa or Madame?

Hafa takes 4 of 7 categories. Hafa is rated 4.28/5 from 29 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Hafa for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hafa or Madame?

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

Which projects more, Hafa or Madame?

Hafa projects furthest (Hafa 70/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hafa and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Jasmine.

Is Hafa or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hafa is the stronger pick. For winter, Hafa is the stronger pick. Hafa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hafa and Madame?

Hafa features Woody Notes, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. 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.