Madame Rochas vs Yves Saint Laurent Y

Madame Rochas and Yves Saint Laurent Y compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Madame RochasRochas19604.1★

84% alikevs

YYves Saint Laurent19644.2★

The difference in plain words

Madame Rochas and Y are very similar; both have Aldehydes, Hiacynth and Green Notes. Madame Rochas leans more powdery, while Y leans mossy. Madame Rochas gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionMadame Rochas

Better perceived valueMadame Rochas

More of a night scentMadame Rochas

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Madame Rochas ● Y

Both share: Aldehydes · Hiacynth · Green Notes · Honeysuckle · Orris Root · Ylang-Ylang · Bulgarian Rose · Jasmine · Tuberose · Oakmoss · Sandalwood · Vetiver +1

Only in Madame Rochas: Neroli · Bergamot · Orange Blossom · Lemon · Iris · Narcissus · Violet · Lily-Of-The-Valley +3

Only in Y: Galbanum · Peach · Gardenia · Mirabelle Plum · Civet · Patchouli · Benzoin · Styrax

Community votes

Madame Rochas ← · → Y

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Madame Rochas +3

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Madame Rochas +5

Price valueMadame Rochas +13

Night-nessMadame Rochas +13

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Madame Rochas profile →Y profile →