Fragrance comparison

Madame vs N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,373 ratings analysed

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #766 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition

Chanel

4.16178 votes

Rank #33,890 CitrusAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition
Choose it for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame5/7

N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadameRochas

N°5 L’EAU – Limited EditionChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 57%Had 6%Want 37%

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

44%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerN°5 L’EAU – Limited EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

citrus100%

aldehydic88%

fresh77%

woody65%

powdery53%

sweet42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aldehydic 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLimeLemonOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangMay RoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskOrris RootCedarVanila

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall51

Winter35

Day100

Night26

Category winnerN°5 L’EAU – Limited EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#766

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#33,890

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Chanel N°5 L'EAU Limited Edition strips away the heavy powder of the original 1921 formula in favor of sheer sunshine. A burst of sharp lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and bubbly aldehydes hits first with immediate sparkle. It smells like a chilled glass of citrus tonic water poured over fresh white flower petals. Withi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madame or N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition is rated 4.16/5 from 178 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aldehydic and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Madame or N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition?

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. N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Lime, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, May Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Orris Root, Cedar and Vanila.