Fragrance comparison

Madame vs Voilette de Madame

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,215 ratings analysed

2 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #774 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Voilette de Madame

Guerlain

4.1520 votes

Rank #41,804 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 2 of 4 categories.

Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Voilette de Madame
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Madame2/4

Voilette de Madame1/4

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Voilette de 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

Voilette de MadameGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

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

40%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVoilette de Madame

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%

powdery100%

woody90%

violet80%

yellow floral70%

iris60%

floral50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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

Notes

VioletYlang-YlangIrisSandalwoodNarcissus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Violet. Durations are only published for Voilette de Madame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#774

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Overall rank#41,804

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Voilette de Madame by Guerlain is an early twentieth-century floral built on powdery violet, cool iris, and creamy sandalwood. Composed in 1901 by Jacques Guerlain, its name translates to madam's veil, reflecting the soft, cosmetic aura it leaves in the air. The fragrance opens with a rich floral bouquet where sweet y…

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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 Voilette de Madame?

Madame takes 2 of 4 categories. Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes; Voilette de Madame is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Voilette de Madame for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame or Voilette de Madame?

They last about the same: Madame 71/100, Voilette de Madame 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Madame or Voilette de Madame?

Voilette de Madame projects furthest (Voilette de Madame 70/100, Madame 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame and Voilette de Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Violet.

Is Madame or Voilette de Madame better for summer or winter?

Voilette de Madame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame and Voilette de Madame?

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. Voilette de Madame features Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Sandalwood and Narcissus.