Fragrance comparison

Tosca vs Madame

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,512 ratings analysed

Tosca

4.02317 votes

Rank #6,942 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tosca
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Tosca1/7

Madame6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ToscaTosca

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 317 votes

Have 66%Had 34%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

25%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

312 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value67

Category winnerToscaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangNarcissusJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

French labdanumAmberVanillaPatchouli

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex19

Women79

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tosca is a classic Oriental Floral that opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and bright citrus. As it settles on the skin, it reveals a heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine, grounded by a warm, powdery base of vanilla and amber. It is an elegant, mature choice for cooler weather or daytime office settings, offering a cle…

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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, Tosca or Madame?

Madame takes 6 of 7 categories. Tosca is rated 4.02/5 from 317 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Tosca for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tosca or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Tosca 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tosca or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Tosca 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tosca and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Tosca or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tosca is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tosca and Madame?

Tosca has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of French labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.