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Linda Summer vs Madonna!

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

Updated 219 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Linda Summer takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Linda Summer

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Madonna!

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Linda Summer6/7
Madonna!1/7
Ratings & consensus
Linda Summer
Community sentiment
Linda Summer
Longevity
Linda Summer
Sillage & projection
Linda Summer
Value for money
Linda Summer
Versatility
Madonna!
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Linda Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Linda SummerO Boticário
Madonna!Antonio Maretti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.44/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 37%Had 13%Want 51%
Category winnerLinda SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
48%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

157 votes

15%Love
39%Like
27%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerLinda SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity43
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityLinda Summer

SillageLinda Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value24
Category winnerLinda SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
powdery92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
floral100%
fresh92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
musky69%
violet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachTropical FruitsPearBergamotLemon
Heart
Orange BlossomPeonyVioletNarcissusJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
PeachLemonRed Fruits
Heart
PeonyVioletGreen Tea
Base
MuskDry WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPeach, Lemon, Peony and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall35
Winter25
Day100
Night32
Category winnerMadonna!Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#22,231

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLinda SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linda Summer by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing fruity floral perfume made for warm, sunny weather. It opens with juicy slices of sweet peach, crisp pear, and sparkling lemon that immediately lift your spirits. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of orange blossom, peony, and gentle violet emerges, giving the fr…

Reviews →

Madonna! is a fruity floral built around peach, brightened by lemon and red fruits, then softened with peony, violet and a clean musky wood base. It usually reads airy, powdery and feminine rather than rich or dramatic. For shoppers, the appeal is the peach-forward opening and light floral freshness. Several wearers f…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Linda Summer or Madonna!?

Linda Summer takes 6 of 7 categories. Linda Summer is rated 3.96/5 from 157 votes; Madonna! is rated 3.44/5 from 62 votes. Choose Linda Summer for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Madonna! for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Linda Summer or Madonna!?

Linda Summer lasts longest (Linda Summer 55/100, Madonna! 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Linda Summer or Madonna!?

Linda Summer projects furthest (Linda Summer 47/100, Madonna! 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Linda Summer and Madonna! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Peach, Lemon, Peony and Violet.

Is Linda Summer or Madonna! better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Linda Summer and Madonna!?

Linda Summer has top notes of Peach, Tropical Fruits, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Violet and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Madonna! has top notes of Peach, Lemon and Red Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Violet and Green Tea, a base of Musk, Dry Wood and Sandalwood.

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