LA MADAME vs Return
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
LA MADAME takes 2 of 3 categories.
LA MADAMEChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
ReturnChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LA MADAME2/3
Return1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- LA MADAME
- Sillage & projection
- Return
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- LA MADAME
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LA MADAMELANSYReturnTristano OnofriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
14%Love
71%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLA MADAME
SillageReturn
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose92%
vanilla84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
woody92%
earthy84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
citrus61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sesame
Heart
TuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaPatchouliVetiverAmberLeather
Top
Orange BlossomBasil
Heart
JasmineIrisRoseTuberoseFrench labdanum
Base
AmberOakmossVetiverPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night25
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#42,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#51,573
PerfumerMarc vom Ende
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLA MADAMEHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLA MADAME smells like a creamy white floral with a distinct sesame twist. Tuberose and orange blossom give it a lipstick-like, slightly vintage feel, while vanilla, patchouli, amber, vetiver, and leather keep it warm, textured, and a little unusual. It can wear bold for the style, with strong sillage reported from jus…
Reviews →Return by Tristano Onofri opens with an herbal sharp snap of basil paired against bittersweet orange blossom. Created by perfumer Marc vom Ende in 1997, this vintage formula shifts quickly from its pungent green start into a dense white floral heart where jasmine, iris, and tuberose collide with French labdanum. The …
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, LA MADAME or Return?
LA MADAME takes 2 of 3 categories. LA MADAME is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Return is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose LA MADAME for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Return for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, LA MADAME or Return?
LA MADAME lasts longest (LA MADAME 70/100, Return 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, LA MADAME or Return?
Return projects furthest (Return 75/100, LA MADAME 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do LA MADAME and Return smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli.
Is LA MADAME or Return better for summer or winter?
LA MADAME suits evening wear; Return suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in LA MADAME and Return?
LA MADAME has top notes of Sesame, heart notes of Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Return has top notes of Orange Blossom and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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