Fragrance comparison

Musc Outreblanc vs Madame

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,001 ratings analysed

Musc Outreblanc

Guerlain

3.95806 votes

Rank #8,455 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #777 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Musc Outreblanc
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Musc Outreblanc1/7

Madame6/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: Musc Outreblanc
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc OutreblancGuerlain

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 806 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

806 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

Category winnerMadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

iris77%

citrus69%

floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

White MuskNeroliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisOrange BlossomBulgarian Rose

Base3 to 4 hours

MilkSandalwoodWhite Amber

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Iris, Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Musc Outreblanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall62

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMusc OutreblancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,455

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews116

Overall rank#777

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musc Outreblanc by Guerlain is a clean, powdery floral musk centered on a pristine white musk accord. It opens with an airy flash of neroli paired with ambrette seeds, creating an immediate sensation of crisp cotton and fresh morning light. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a smooth floral blend of …

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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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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, Musc Outreblanc or Madame?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Musc Outreblanc is rated 3.95/5 from 806 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Musc Outreblanc for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Musc Outreblanc or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Musc Outreblanc 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musc Outreblanc or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Musc Outreblanc 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musc Outreblanc and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Iris, Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Musc Outreblanc or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musc Outreblanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Musc Outreblanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc Outreblanc and Madame?

Musc Outreblanc has top notes of White Musk, Neroli and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Milk, Sandalwood and White Amber. 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.