Illusion vs Madam Moiselle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Illusion takes 2 of 4 categories.
IllusionChoose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madam MoiselleChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
Illusion2/4
Madam Moiselle0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Illusion
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Illusion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IllusionParis ElyseesMadam MoiselleMilestone PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 21%Had 28%Want 52%
2.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageIllusion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
white floral77%
floral69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
MimosaJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaVetiver
Top
OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
Turkish RoseJasmineYlang YlangMimosa
Base
PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaVetiverTonka BeanOpoponax
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Mimosa and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Illusion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,603
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,650
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIllusionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIllusion by Paris Elysees is a floral fruity fragrance for women that balances bright citrus with a warm, powdery floral dry-down. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet orange, providing an energetic and clean introduction. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals sunny mimosa and sweet white…
Reviews →Madam Moiselle by Milestone Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of sweet mandarin orange and bitter bergamot, immediately mimicking the bright, citrusy introduction of high-end department store classics. As the initial alcoholic punch softens on the skin, a powdery heart of Turkish rose and rich jasmine takes over, mixi…
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, Illusion or Madam Moiselle?
Illusion takes 2 of 4 categories. Illusion is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Madam Moiselle is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Illusion for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madam Moiselle for a citrus and woody character.
Which lasts longer, Illusion or Madam Moiselle?
They last about the same: Illusion 70/100, Madam Moiselle 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Illusion or Madam Moiselle?
Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 84/100, Madam Moiselle 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Illusion and Madam Moiselle smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Mimosa and Jasmine.
Is Illusion or Madam Moiselle better for summer or winter?
Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Illusion and Madam Moiselle?
Illusion has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Madam Moiselle has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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