Fragrance comparison

Madrona vs Royale Blue

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

4 wins

Madrona

House of Matriarch

3.9345 votes

Rank #40,962 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Royale Blue

Rasasi

3.56228 votes

Rank #4,149 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madrona takes 4 of 7 categories.

Madrona
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royale Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madrona4/7

Royale Blue3/7

Ratings & consensus: Madrona
Community sentiment: Royale Blue
Longevity: Madrona
Sillage & projection: Madrona
Value for money: Royale Blue
Versatility: Madrona
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Royale Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadronaHouse of Matriarch

Royale BlueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%

3.56/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 25%

Category winnerMadronaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

34%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerRoyale BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMadrona

SillageMadrona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRoyale BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

lavender72%

earthy58%

fruity44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine77%

citrus69%

aquatic53%

fresh spicy46%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarArbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree)Sea Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Vetiver

Top

Sea NotesGalbanumBergamotMelonAppleOrangePeach

Heart

LavenderJasminePeonyRose

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Sea Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Madrona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Category winnerMadronaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,962

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRoyale BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cold mist rolls off the Pacific coastline. House of Matriarch Madrona opens with an unfiltered burst of sharp herbal lavender, cutting clean through damp morning air. You will not find sweet barbershop powder here. Instead, green aromatic needle sap and saline ocean mist take hold within ten minutes. Rich Pacific madr…

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Rasasi Royale Blue opens with a crisp wave of sea notes and melon before settling into a aromatic floral heart of lavender and rose. This woody musk composition feels clean and aquatic on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. Its airy profile performs well in temperate spring weather, providing a fresh…

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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, Madrona or Royale Blue?

Madrona takes 4 of 7 categories. Madrona is rated 3.93/5 from 45 votes; Royale Blue is rated 3.56/5 from 228 votes. Choose Madrona for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royale Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madrona or Royale Blue?

Madrona lasts longest (Madrona 67/100, Royale Blue 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madrona or Royale Blue?

Projection is very close: Madrona 54/100, Royale Blue 53/100 for sillage.

Do Madrona and Royale Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Sea Notes and Vetiver.

Is Madrona or Royale Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madrona is the stronger pick. For winter, Madrona is the stronger pick. Madrona suits daytime wear; Royale Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madrona and Royale Blue?

Madrona has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Arbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree) and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver. Royale Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.