Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Seyrig

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,229 ratings analysed

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #756 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Seyrig

FZOTIC

3.4434 votes

Rank #22,841 AldehydicFresh

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 longevity. Best in spring.
Seyrig
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Madame5/7

Seyrig2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadameRochas

SeyrigFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%

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

15%Like

0%Ok

47%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSeyrigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

soapy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, aldehydic and earthy

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

AldehydesBlood Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

SyringaMay RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Seyrig, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerSeyrigMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#756

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#22,841

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Seyrig by FZOTIC is a brisk, vintage-style floral aldehyde that delivers a shock of crisp cleanliness. Created by indie perfumer Bruno Fazzolari, this scent hits you right away with sparkling aldehydes and juicy blood mandarin. The heart unfolds with lilac-like syringa blossoms, May rose, and crisp lily-of-the-valley,…

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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 Seyrig?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Seyrig is rated 3.44/5 from 34 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Seyrig for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Seyrig?

They last about the same: Madame 71/100, Seyrig 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Seyrig?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Seyrig 63/100 for sillage.

Do Madame and Seyrig smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aldehydic and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss.

Is Madame or Seyrig better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Madame and Seyrig?

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. Seyrig has top notes of Aldehydes and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Syringa, May Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss and Musk.