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Madame vs Vison EDP

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

Updated 2,201 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Madame

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Vison EDP

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Madame2/4
Vison EDP2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vison EDP
Sillage & projection
Vison EDP
Value for money
Madame
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
Vison EDPRobert Beaulieu
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%
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

67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityVison EDP

SillageVison EDP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value56
Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
white floral92%
green84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
aldehydic61%
sweet100%
woody92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · 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
Italian MandarinNeroliPassionfruitRaspberry Leaf
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskDried Fruits
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall40
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex12
Women86
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#52,500

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Vison EDP by Robert Beaulieu opens with a sharp burst of Italian mandarin and passionfruit. It settles into a warm, powdery floral heart of ylang-ylang and mimosa. The base leans into a woody, resinous sweetness with sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean. This oriental composition feels grounded and substantial for cool…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madame or Vison EDP?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Vison EDP is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vison EDP for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Vison EDP?

Vison EDP lasts longest (Vison EDP 84/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Vison EDP?

Vison EDP projects furthest (Vison EDP 75/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Vison EDP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Madame or Vison EDP better for summer or winter?

Vison EDP suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Vison EDP?

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. Vison EDP has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Neroli, Passionfruit and Raspberry Leaf, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar and Vanilla.

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