Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Vivre (1931)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,196 ratings analysed

2 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vivre (1931)

Molyneux

1.001 votes

Rank #80,013 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 2 of 3 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vivre (1931)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Madame2/3

Vivre (1931)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vivre (1931)
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Not scored
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

Vivre (1931)Molyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityVivre (1931)

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang YlangJasmineRoseIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossLeatherVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Iris. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

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#80,013

PerfumerNot listed

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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Molyneux Vivre (1931) opens with a sparkling blast of crisp aldehydes and bright bergamot that quickly softens into a lush heart of lily of the valley, orange blossom, and jasmine. As it settles onto skin, rich oakmoss, smooth leather, and warm sandalwood create a grounding, earthy base with remarkable depth. It feels…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madame or Vivre (1931)?

Madame takes 2 of 3 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Vivre (1931) is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vivre (1931) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Vivre (1931)?

Vivre (1931) lasts longest (Vivre (1931) 80/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Vivre (1931)?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Vivre (1931) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Vivre (1931) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Madame or Vivre (1931) better for summer or winter?

Vivre (1931) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Vivre (1931)?

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. Vivre (1931) has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Leather.