Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Utopia

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 2,270 ratings analysed

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #745 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Utopia

Paradis des Sens

4.0975 votes

Rank #12,268 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Utopia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame6/7

Utopia1/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Utopia
Sillage & projection: Madame
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

UtopiaParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

55%Love

17%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUtopia

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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

Ylang-YlangTangerineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Utopia, 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

Winter54

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#745

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#12,268

PerfumerNot listed

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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Utopia by Paradis des Sens strikes an immediate impression of radiant sunshine and clean white flowers. It opens with bright Italian bergamot, juicy tangerine, and sweet ylang-ylang before softening into a lush garden of orange blossom and creamy jasmine. The citrus fizz burns off quickly, clearing the way for earthy …

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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 Utopia?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Utopia is rated 4.09/5 from 75 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Utopia for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Utopia?

Utopia lasts longest (Utopia 74/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Utopia?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Utopia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Utopia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Orris Root.

Is Madame or Utopia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Madame and Utopia?

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. Utopia has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Vanilla.