Fragrance comparison

Très Pine vs Madonna

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 265 ratings analysed

5 wins

Très Pine

Le Monde Gourmand

4.0698 votes

Rank #12,577 WoodyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Madonna

Boadicea the Victorious

3.92167 votes

Rank #25,023 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Très Pine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Très Pine
Choose it for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Madonna
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Très Pine5/7

Madonna2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Très PineLe Monde Gourmand

MadonnaBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 62%Had 9%Want 30%

3.92/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerTrès PineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

38%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerTrès PineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMadonna

SillageMadonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value35

Category winnerTrès PineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

caramel92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fruity77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CaramelRumGraperfuitNutmeg

Heart1 to 2 hours

DavanaRed RoseNeroli

Base2 to 4 hours

Balsam FirSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

DavanaRumGeraniumSageNeroli

Heart

OsmanthusTuberoseJasmine SambacOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliBlack PepperHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesRum, Davana, Neroli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Très Pine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer43

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTrès PineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex55

Women37

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTrès PineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Très Pine by Le Monde Gourmand offers an unexpected clash of sweet gourmand richness and crisp forest greenery. The scent begins with bright grapefruit, warm nutmeg, rich caramel, and boozy rum, creating an inviting introduction that feels cozy yet lively. As the scent settles, herbal davana joins gentle neroli and re…

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Boadicea the Victorious Madonna opens with a boozy splash of rum and dark davana before unrolling a heavy heart of osmanthus, tuberose, and jasmine sambac. A bitter green neroli cuts through the plush apricot fruitiness, while ambergris and sandalwood ground the base for cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherin…

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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, Très Pine or Madonna?

Très Pine takes 5 of 7 categories. Très Pine is rated 4.06/5 from 98 votes; Madonna is rated 3.92/5 from 167 votes. Choose Très Pine for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Madonna for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Très Pine or Madonna?

Madonna lasts longest (Madonna 73/100, Très Pine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Très Pine or Madonna?

Madonna projects furthest (Madonna 66/100, Très Pine 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Très Pine and Madonna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Davana, Neroli and Sandalwood.

Is Très Pine or Madonna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madonna is the stronger pick. For winter, Très Pine is the stronger pick. Très Pine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Très Pine and Madonna?

Très Pine has top notes of Caramel, Rum, Graperfuit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Davana, Red Rose and Neroli, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Madonna has top notes of Davana, Rum, Geranium and Sage, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Black Pepper.