Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Sabooha

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,197 ratings analysed

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Sabooha

Nabeel

3.502 votes

Rank #64,205 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sabooha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Madame1/3

Sabooha2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sabooha
Sillage & projection: Sabooha
Value for money: Not scored
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

SaboohaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySabooha

SillageSabooha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, 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

Top

RoseYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletBergamotMarigold

Heart

JasmineLilyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyIrisVetiver

Base

CedarSandalowoodRed SandalwoodWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#64,205

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sabooha by Nabeel is a dense floral blend that opens with bright yellow blooms and dries down into a heavy sandalwood base. Designed for women who appreciate traditional Arabian florality, it works best in cooler weather and formal evening settings where its thick accords can slowly unfurl.

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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 Sabooha?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Sabooha is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sabooha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Sabooha?

Sabooha lasts longest (Sabooha 100/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Sabooha?

Sabooha projects furthest (Sabooha 88/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Sabooha smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Madame or Sabooha better for summer or winter?

Sabooha suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Sabooha?

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. Sabooha has top notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Red Sandalwood and White Musk.