Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs Madama Butterfly II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,810 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Madama Butterfly II

Senyokô

3.86118 votes

Rank #29,924 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madama Butterfly II takes 5 of 7 categories.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madama Butterfly II
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Palmetto2/7

Madama Butterfly II5/7

Ratings & consensus: Madama Butterfly II
Community sentiment: Madama Butterfly II
Longevity: Madama Butterfly II
Sillage & projection: Madama Butterfly II
Value for money: Palmetto
Versatility: Madama Butterfly II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Palmetto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

Madama Butterfly IISenyokô

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

3.86/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerMadama Butterfly IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

41%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerMadama Butterfly IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMadama Butterfly II

SillageMadama Butterfly II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPalmettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

amber77%

iris69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AngelicaMarigoldPink PepperQuincePetitgrain

Heart

IrisGalbanumRaspberryIncenseTulipJapanese Cherry Blossom

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Angelica, Musk and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer47

Fall78

Winter47

Day100

Night63

Category winnerMadama Butterfly IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men8

Unisex64

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,924

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPalmettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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Senyokô Madama Butterfly II offers a dry, woody interpretation of independence. Combining sharp angelica with bitter galbanum and soft cherry blossom, this fragrance moves away from traditional sweet florals. It is designed for those who prefer quiet, artistic scents during spring mornings or cool autumn afternoons.

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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, Palmetto or Madama Butterfly II?

Madama Butterfly II takes 5 of 7 categories. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; Madama Butterfly II is rated 3.86/5 from 118 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madama Butterfly II for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or Madama Butterfly II?

Madama Butterfly II lasts longest (Madama Butterfly II 71/100, Palmetto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or Madama Butterfly II?

Madama Butterfly II projects furthest (Madama Butterfly II 65/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmetto and Madama Butterfly II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Angelica, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Palmetto or Madama Butterfly II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Palmetto is the stronger pick. For winter, Madama Butterfly II is the stronger pick. Palmetto suits daytime wear; Madama Butterfly II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Madama Butterfly II?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. Madama Butterfly II has top notes of Angelica, Marigold, Pink Pepper and Quince, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum, Raspberry and Incense, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.