Fragrance comparison

Madeleine de Madeleine vs Theresa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

6 wins

Madeleine de Madeleine

Madeleine Mono

4.5038 votes

Rank #8,289 White FloralTuberose

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Theresa

Evaflor

3.9134 votes

Rank #39,569 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madeleine de Madeleine takes 6 of 7 categories.

Madeleine de Madeleine
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Theresa
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Madeleine de Madeleine6/7

Theresa1/7

Ratings & consensus: Madeleine de Madeleine
Community sentiment: Madeleine de Madeleine
Longevity: Madeleine de Madeleine
Sillage & projection: Madeleine de Madeleine
Value for money: Theresa
Versatility: Madeleine de Madeleine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madeleine de Madeleine

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Madeleine de MadeleineMadeleine Mono

TheresaEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

26%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMadeleine de Madeleine

SillageMadeleine de Madeleine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value81

Category winnerTheresaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

amber92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachHyacinthBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomGeraniumOsmanthusCorianderVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tolu BalsamOakmossVetiverSandalwoodIris

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachTuberosePlumIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVetiverOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Theresa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer87

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night100

Spring13

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 35%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#39,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadeleine de MadeleineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madeleine de Madeleine by Madeleine Mono captures the dramatic flair of late seventies perfumery. It centers on a crisp, dry tuberose that contrasts with sweet peach and green hyacinth. Built for someone who wants to be noticed, it wraps the wearer in a grand floral shroud that eventually settles into a warm, resinous…

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Evaflor Theresa delivers an inviting mix of rich stone fruit, creamy white flowers, and damp moss. It kicks off with a bright pop of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into lush plum and powdery iris. The heart feels full and feminine without turning sticky. As it dries, warm amber, patchouli, and earthy vet…

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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, Madeleine de Madeleine or Theresa?

Madeleine de Madeleine takes 6 of 7 categories. Madeleine de Madeleine is rated 4.50/5 from 38 votes; Theresa is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Madeleine de Madeleine for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Theresa for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madeleine de Madeleine or Theresa?

Madeleine de Madeleine lasts longest (Madeleine de Madeleine 72/100, Theresa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madeleine de Madeleine or Theresa?

Madeleine de Madeleine projects furthest (Madeleine de Madeleine 75/100, Theresa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madeleine de Madeleine and Theresa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.

Is Madeleine de Madeleine or Theresa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madeleine de Madeleine is the stronger pick. For winter, Madeleine de Madeleine is the stronger pick. Madeleine de Madeleine suits day or night wear; Theresa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madeleine de Madeleine and Theresa?

Madeleine de Madeleine has top notes of Peach, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Theresa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Plum and Iris, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.