Question 1

What's the difference between Chasse Gardée and Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

Chasse Gardée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Carven (1950) dominated by Amber accords. Madame Rochas is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rochas (1960) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Floral, Earthy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Chasse Gardée or Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Chasse Gardée scores 4.60/5 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 Chasse Gardée 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, Chasse Gardée 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 Chasse Gardée vs Madame Rochas?

Accepted Answer

Chasse Gardée scores highest for fall wear; Madame Rochas scores highest for fall wear. Chasse Gardée leans daytime, Madame Rochas leans daytime.

Chasse Gardée vs Madame Rochas

Comparison Summary

Unique to Madame Rochas (24)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Chasse Gardée	Madame Rochas
Brand	Carven	Rochas
Year	1950	1960
Rating	4.60	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	24