Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette vs Jolie Madame

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,398 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Gucci

4.34456 votes

Rank #1,517 White FloralGreen

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61%scent match

Closely related

Jolie Madame

Pierre Balmain

4.23942 votes

Rank #25,046 AromaticWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jolie Madame
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette6/7

Jolie Madame1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Jolie Madame
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucci

Jolie MadamePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 456 votes

Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%

4.23/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

456 votes

47%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

942 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

SillageGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJolie MadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

animalic77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

ArtemisiaCorianderGardeniaBergamotNeroliPetitgrainCloves

Heart

Violet LeafNarcissusOrris RootRoseTuberoseJasmineLilacOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherOakmossVetiverTobaccoCivetPatchouliMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Orris Root and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer67

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men3

Unisex51

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#25,046

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is a classical chypre floral fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep, earthy undertones. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright aldehydes, tart bergamot, green leaves, and aromatic coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral heart emerges, weaving narcissus, rose, …

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Jolie Madame is a challenging leather fragrance from 1953, marked by Germaine Cellier's signature boldness. It opens with sharp artemisia and coriander before giving way to a heart of violet leaf and tuberose. The dry-down reveals a deep, animalic base of leather, civet, and oakmoss. It suits those who appreciate vint…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes; Jolie Madame is rated 4.23/5 from 942 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jolie Madame for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, Jolie Madame 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100, Jolie Madame 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette and Jolie Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Orris Root and Narcissus.

Is Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Jolie Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette and Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli. Jolie Madame has top notes of Artemisia, Coriander, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Narcissus, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Tobacco.