Fragrance comparison

Madison Pour Homme vs You

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

6 wins

Madison Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.35252 votes

Rank #1,589 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madison Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Madison Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Madison Pour Homme6/7

You1/7

Ratings & consensus: Madison Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Madison Pour Homme
Longevity: Madison Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Madison Pour Homme
Value for money: You
Versatility: Madison Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madison Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madison Pour HommeRoja Dove

YouDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

18%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

76 votes

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMadison Pour Homme

SillageMadison Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value71

Category winnerYouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonLimeBay LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumMay RoseOrange BlossomCyclamen

Base

elemiBalsam FirOakmossVanillaVetiverTonka BeanCardamomCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,589

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMadison Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madison Pour Homme opens bright and polished, with citrus, bay and aldehydes giving it a crisp, tailored feel before cardamom, tonka and vanilla soften the heart. It stays recognisably Roja, smooth, refined and slightly powdery. On skin, shoppers often compare it to A Midsummer Dream, but this version reads fuller, da…

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Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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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, Madison Pour Homme or You?

Madison Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Madison Pour Homme is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes. Choose Madison Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madison Pour Homme or You?

Madison Pour Homme lasts longest (Madison Pour Homme 81/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madison Pour Homme or You?

Madison Pour Homme projects furthest (Madison Pour Homme 72/100, You 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madison Pour Homme and You smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Madison Pour Homme or You better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madison Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, You is the stronger pick. You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madison Pour Homme and You?

Madison Pour Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Geranium, May Rose, Orange Blossom and Cyclamen, a base of elemi, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Vanilla. You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine.