Question 1

What's the difference between Bigarade and Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

Bigarade is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nina Ricci (1971) dominated by Citrus accords. Madame Rochas is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rochas (1960) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Fresh, Aldehydic, Floral, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Bigarade or Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bigarade scores 4.46/5 vs Madame Rochas at 4.08/5. Madame Rochas's standout strength: Beautiful aldehydic floral structure with distinctive character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Bigarade and Madame Rochas smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Madame Rochas: Madame Rochas is recognized by the fragrance community as a well-crafted aldehydic floral with Guy Robert's signature elegant composition and tart floral notes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bigarade or Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

Madame Rochas: Good longevity and presence Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Bigarade vs Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

Bigarade scores highest for all seasons wear; Madame Rochas scores highest for fall wear. Bigarade leans daytime, Madame Rochas leans daytime.

Bigarade vs Madame Rochas

Comparison Summary

Unique to Madame Rochas (24)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Bigarade	Madame Rochas
Brand	Nina Ricci	Rochas
Year	1971	1960
Rating	4.46	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	24