Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Paris Chic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,201 ratings analysed

3 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Paris Chic

Elle

3.836 votes

Rank #65,302 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 3 of 4 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Paris Chic
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Madame3/4

Paris Chic1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadameRochas

Paris ChicElle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 78%Had 0%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value90

Category winnerParis ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

green74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and green

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 to 30 minutes

OrangeBergamotGreen Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

HoneysuckleOrange Blossom

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#65,302

PerfumerNot listed

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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Paris Chic by Elle is a bright, easy-going oriental floral fragrance launched in 2019. It opens with an energetic burst of fresh orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp green notes that feel clean and summery. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a softer floral heart emerges, blending sweet honeysuckle with sunny ora…

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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 Paris Chic?

Madame takes 3 of 4 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Paris Chic is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paris Chic for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Paris Chic?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Paris Chic 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Paris Chic?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Paris Chic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Paris Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Madame or Paris Chic better for summer or winter?

Paris Chic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Paris Chic?

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. Paris Chic has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.