Fragrance comparison

Viking vs Madame

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,151 ratings analysed

Viking

Creed

3.963,956 votes

Rank #28,312 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #785 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 7 of 7 categories.

Viking
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. 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.

Viking0/7

Madame7/7

Ratings & consensus: Madame
Community sentiment: Madame
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Madame
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

VikingCreed

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 3,956 votes

Have 79%Had 21%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

43%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

3,956 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

soft spicy69%

lavender61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperPeppermintBergamotLemonAbsintheOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderBulgarian RoseCloveAllspiceOrris RootJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMadameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women1

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,312

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#785

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Viking opens with an invigorating clash of arctic peppermint, zesty bergamot, and fiery pink pepper. It immediately gives the impression of stepping outside into a crisp morning breeze right after an immaculate hot shave. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into an aromatic heart of clean lave…

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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, Viking or Madame?

Madame takes 7 of 7 categories. Viking is rated 3.96/5 from 3,956 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 votes. Choose Viking for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. 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, Viking or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 71/100, Viking 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Viking or Madame?

Madame projects furthest (Madame 65/100, Viking 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Viking and Madame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Orris Root.

Is Viking or Madame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Viking and Madame?

Viking has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Bulgarian Rose, Clove and Allspice, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.