Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Musc Outreblanc

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,001 ratings analysed

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #777 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Musc Outreblanc

Guerlain

3.95806 votes

Rank #8,455 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Madame6/7

Musc Outreblanc1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadameRochas

Musc OutreblancGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 806 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerMadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

41%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

806 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value17

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

musky100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

iris77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

White MuskNeroliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisOrange BlossomBulgarian Rose

Base3 to 4 hours

MilkSandalwoodWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Iris and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Musc Outreblanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall62

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerMusc OutreblancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#777

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#8,455

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Musc Outreblanc by Guerlain is a clean, powdery floral musk centered on a pristine white musk accord. It opens with an airy flash of neroli paired with ambrette seeds, creating an immediate sensation of crisp cotton and fresh morning light. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a smooth floral blend of …

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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, Madame or Musc Outreblanc?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Musc Outreblanc is rated 3.95/5 from 806 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Musc Outreblanc for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Musc Outreblanc?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Musc Outreblanc 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Musc Outreblanc?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Musc Outreblanc 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Musc Outreblanc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Iris and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Madame or Musc Outreblanc better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Madame and Musc Outreblanc?

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. Musc Outreblanc has top notes of White Musk, Neroli and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Milk, Sandalwood and White Amber.