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    Miss Balmain vs. Jolie Madame

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Jolie Madame rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Miss Balmain vs. Jolie Madame
    Miss BalmainJolie Madame
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteParfum
    Launched19671953
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerGermaine CellierGermaine Cellier
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Miss Balmain

    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Woody
    Mossy
    Leather
    Aldehydic
    Green
    White Floral

    Jolie Madame

    Aromatic
    Leather
    White Floral
    Earthy
    Animalic
    Woody
    Green
    Mossy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesCorianderGardeniaCitrus fruits
    BergamotArtemisiaGardeniaCorianderNeroli
    Heart
    CarnationNarcissusOrris RootJasmineRose
    NarcissusOrris RootJasmineRoseTuberose
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliVetiverLeatherAmberCoconut
    OakmossLeatherMuskVetiverPatchouliCivetCoconut

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Miss Balmain vs. Jolie Madame
    Miss BalmainJolie Madame
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Miss Balmain: it doesn't smell like anything soft. Aldehydes, leather, carnation, oakmoss, this is chypre structure without apology.Miss Balmain
    Jolie Madame doesn't ask for attention. It takes it. Leather, white florals, and civet form a chypre that commands rather than flatters, for those who want a fragrance with real teeth.Jolie Madame