Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Nocturnes de Caron

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,986 ratings analysed

7 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #739 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Nocturnes de Caron

Caron

4.05791 votes

Rank #3,439 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 7 of 7 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Nocturnes de Caron
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame7/7

Nocturnes de Caron0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadameRochas

Nocturnes de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 791 votes

Have 48%Had 30%Want 22%

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

38%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

791 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aldehydic77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aldehydic

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesNeroliOrangeTincture of Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetyverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Nocturnes de Caron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter69

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men4

Unisex21

Women75

Work 41%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#739

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#3,439

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews64

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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Nocturnes de Caron delivers a crisp, bright blast of fizzy aldehydes and bitter green neroli right out of the nozzle. The initial punch feels brisk, evoking the snap of luxury French bar soap. Within fifteen minutes, the briskness yields to a plush heart of velvety ylang-ylang, powdery rose, and clean jasmine petals. …

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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 Nocturnes de Caron?

Madame takes 7 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Nocturnes de Caron is rated 4.05/5 from 791 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Nocturnes de Caron for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Nocturnes de Caron?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Nocturnes de Caron 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Nocturnes de Caron?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Nocturnes de Caron 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Nocturnes de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Madame or Nocturnes de Caron better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madame is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Nocturnes de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Nocturnes de Caron?

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. Nocturnes de Caron has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Orange and Tincture of Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Sandalwood and Musk.