Fragrance comparison

Nonchalance vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,381 ratings analysed

Nonchalance

3.65186 votes

Rank #15,873 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nonchalance
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Nonchalance2/7

Madame5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NonchalanceNonchalance

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

22%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

186 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

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNonchalanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, woody and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen LeavesRaspberry

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseVioletOrris RootGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossCedarAmber

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night51

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNonchalanceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nonchalance by Nonchalance opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp green leaves, softened slightly by a light touch of raspberry. Created in 1960, this floral aldehyde fragrance shifts into a dense heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, geranium, and powder-rich orris root. As the scent settles…

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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, Nonchalance or Madame?

Madame takes 5 of 7 categories. Nonchalance is rated 3.65/5 from 186 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Nonchalance for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Nonchalance or Madame?

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

Which projects more, Nonchalance or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Nonchalance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nonchalance and Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Nonchalance or Madame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nonchalance and Madame?

Nonchalance has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss. 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.