Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Sissi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,416 ratings analysed

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #752 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,366 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame3/7

Sissi4/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Sissi
Longevity: Sissi
Sillage & projection: Sissi
Value for money: Sissi
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

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Iris, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Sissi, 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

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#752

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#7,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 4 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Sissi?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Sissi?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Sissi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Iris, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Madame or Sissi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Madame and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.