Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Tubereuse Hédonie

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,390 ratings analysed

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #756 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Tubereuse Hédonie

Roger & Gallet

3.92195 votes

Rank #6,371 White FloralCitrus

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Tubereuse Hédonie
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Madame5/7

Tubereuse Hédonie2/7

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

Tubereuse HédonieRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

35%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerTubereuse HédonieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value69

Category winnerTubereuse HédonieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

tuberose77%

aromatic65%

green53%

sweet42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmineNeroliBergamotYlang-YlangelemiPetitgrainOrangeCeleryLemonPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon. 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

Summer81

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#756

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#6,371

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Florent di Marino

Launched—

Reviews40

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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A bright, airy tuberose with more sparkle than drama. Tuberose He9donie opens citrusy, green and lightly peppery, then settles into white florals with a softer creamy touch. It suits shoppers who want a fresh floral for spring and summer rather than a dense, heady tuberose. Expect a clean, easy wear with gentle proj…

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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 Tubereuse Hédonie?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Tubereuse Hédonie is rated 3.92/5 from 195 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tubereuse Hédonie for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Tubereuse Hédonie?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Tubereuse Hédonie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Tubereuse Hédonie?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Tubereuse Hédonie 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Tubereuse Hédonie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon.

Is Madame or Tubereuse Hédonie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubereuse Hédonie is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Tubereuse Hédonie?

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. Tubereuse Hédonie features Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Neroli and Bergamot.