In principio vs Madness
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In principio takes 4 of 5 categories.
In principioChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
MadnessChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
In principio4/5
Madness1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- In principio
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- In principio
- Sillage & projection
- In principio
- Value for money
- In principio
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Madness
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
In principioZaniniMadnessChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
3.73/ 5 · 875 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
Category winnerIn principioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
32%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
875 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn principio
SillageIn principio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn principioBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
rose100%
woody92%
floral84%
soft spicy77%
musky69%
sweet61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperPink LitchiKumquat
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseHibiscus
Base6-10 hrs
Woody NotesPalisander RosewoodCotton Flower
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Kumquat and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Madness, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring24
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day87
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,983
PerfumerPhilippo Zanini
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#2,868
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched2001
Reviews120
Category winnerMadnessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIn principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…
Reviews →Chopard Madness is not a gentle floral. It starts with an aggressive, prickly shock of pink pepper and tart pink litchi that clears your sinuses immediately. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp alcohol and peppery sting ease off, a deep crimson rose emerges alongside tropical hibiscus. It smells dry, fiery, 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, In principio or Madness?
In principio takes 4 of 5 categories. In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes; Madness is rated 3.73/5 from 875 votes. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Madness for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, In principio or Madness?
In principio lasts longest (In principio 83/100, Madness 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, In principio or Madness?
In principio projects furthest (In principio 75/100, Madness 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do In principio and Madness smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Kumquat and Palisander Rosewood.
Is In principio or Madness better for summer or winter?
Madness suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In principio and Madness?
In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang. Madness has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pink Litchi and Kumquat, heart notes of Rose and Hibiscus, a base of Woody Notes, Palisander Rosewood and Cotton Flower.
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