Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 4,141 ratings analysed

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #739 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

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, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame5/7

Quelques Fleurs l'Original1/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, green 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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, 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

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Date 37%Work 32%Casual 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#739

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

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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Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp bergamot, and zesty lemon that cuts through the air like fresh garden shears. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol fizz softens into an expansive heart of velvety lil…

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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 Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

They last about the same: Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Madame 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100 for sillage.

Do Madame and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon.

Is Madame or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madame is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

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. Quelques Fleurs l'Original has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Civet and Musk.