Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is artemisia and coriander. The heart brings violet leaf and narcissus. On the skin it settles into leather and oakmoss. Overall it smells aromatic and white floral.
- Came out
- 1953
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Jolie Madame notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame
Pierre Balmain is the house behind Jolie Madame.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Robert Piguet Bandit and Dior Fahrenheit.
Jolie Madame sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Robert Piguet Bandit and Gucci No 3 spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by white floral and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and white floral smells and notes like violet leaf and leather. Less obvious notes include gardenia, orris root and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.23 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
Is Jolie Madame long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Robert Piguet Bandit and Gucci No 3 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Pierre Balmain
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Miss Balmain.
If you like Jolie Madame, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Robert Piguet Bandit (14 shared notes), Gucci No 3 (12 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (16 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
Quick answers
When did Jolie Madame come out?
It came out in 1953.
Can men wear Jolie Madame?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in fall and spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.