Fragrance comparison

Isabella vs Madame

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,309 ratings analysed

Isabella

Royal Crown

3.96114 votes

Rank #11,636 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Isabella
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Isabella1/7

Madame6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsabellaRoyal Crown

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

35%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

114 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseNeroliOrange BlossomPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang YlangIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaAmberMysore SandalwoodCinnamon

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Iris. Durations are only published for Isabella, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIsabellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isabella by Royal Crown is a lush, creamy floral fragrance built around sweet tuberose, bright orange blossom, and smooth Madagascar vanilla. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of neroli and juicy peach before blooming into a plush bouquet of ylang ylang and velvety iris. As it settles onto the skin, rich Mysore s…

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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, Isabella or Madame?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Isabella is rated 3.96/5 from 114 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Isabella for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Isabella or Madame?

They last about the same: Madame 71/100, Isabella 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isabella or Madame?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Isabella 64/100 for sillage.

Do Isabella and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Isabella or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isabella is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Isabella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabella and Madame?

Isabella has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Mysore Sandalwood and Cinnamon. 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.