Fragrance comparison

Madama Butterfly II vs Vernus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Madama Butterfly II

Senyokô

3.86118 votes

Rank #32,992 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Vernus

Jorum Studio

4.0170 votes

Rank #46,892 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madama Butterfly II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Madama Butterfly II
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vernus
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madama Butterfly II4/7

Vernus3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vernus
Community sentiment: Vernus
Longevity: Madama Butterfly II
Sillage & projection: Madama Butterfly II
Value for money: Vernus
Versatility: Madama Butterfly II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madama Butterfly II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madama Butterfly IISenyokô

VernusJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

4.01/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerVernusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

118 votes

43%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerVernusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMadama Butterfly II

SillageMadama Butterfly II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVernusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

amber77%

iris69%

sweet61%

floral100%

green92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaMarigoldPink PepperQuincePetitgrain

Heart

IrisGalbanumRaspberryIncenseTulipJapanese Cherry Blossom

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisTonka Bean

Notes

NarcissusQuinceHayPetitgrainWoodsy NotesMarigoldBigaradePaprikaJonquilleGoldenrodMagnoliaSunflower

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Quince and Petitgrain. 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

Summer47

Fall78

Winter47

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer58

Fall85

Winter12

Day100

Night43

Category winnerMadama Butterfly IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex64

Women28

Men0

Unisex81

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,992

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,892

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadama Butterfly IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Senyokô Madama Butterfly II offers a dry, woody interpretation of independence. Combining sharp angelica with bitter galbanum and soft cherry blossom, this fragrance moves away from traditional sweet florals. It is designed for those who prefer quiet, artistic scents during spring mornings or cool autumn afternoons.

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Vernus opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, evoking a cool Scottish spring morning. Euan McCall shapes this scent around a rustic, damp soil feeling, letting yellow jonquil flowers and dry hay take center stage. It is an earthy, realistic green floral designed for those who appreciate botan…

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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, Madama Butterfly II or Vernus?

Madama Butterfly II takes 4 of 7 categories. Madama Butterfly II is rated 3.86/5 from 118 votes; Vernus is rated 4.01/5 from 70 votes. Choose Madama Butterfly II for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vernus for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madama Butterfly II or Vernus?

Madama Butterfly II lasts longest (Madama Butterfly II 71/100, Vernus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madama Butterfly II or Vernus?

Madama Butterfly II projects furthest (Madama Butterfly II 65/100, Vernus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madama Butterfly II and Vernus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Quince and Petitgrain.

Is Madama Butterfly II or Vernus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vernus is the stronger pick. For winter, Madama Butterfly II is the stronger pick. Madama Butterfly II suits daytime wear; Vernus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madama Butterfly II and Vernus?

Madama Butterfly II has top notes of Angelica, Marigold, Pink Pepper and Quince, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum, Raspberry and Incense, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Vernus features Narcissus, Quince, Hay, Petitgrain and Woodsy Notes.