Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Jolie Madame

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,017 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

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56%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 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Gucci No 3 Parfum5/7

Jolie Madame2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

Jolie MadamePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

4.23/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerJolie MadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

47%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

942 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Parfum

SillageGucci No 3 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJolie MadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

animalic77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both earthy, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaCorianderGardeniaBergamotNeroliPetitgrainCloves

Heart

Violet LeafNarcissusOrris RootRoseTuberoseJasmineLilacOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherOakmossVetiverTobaccoCivetPatchouliMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Gucci No 3 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men3

Unisex51

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,046

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci No 3 Parfum is a traditional chypre floral perfume built around earthy, mossy, and green accords. It opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and coriander, creating a sharp, soapy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals green leaves, rose, tuberose, narcissus, and jasmi…

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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 Parfum or Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Jolie Madame is rated 4.23/5 from 942 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jolie Madame for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100, Jolie Madame 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100, Jolie Madame 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Jolie Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Narcissus.

Is Gucci No 3 Parfum or Jolie Madame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Parfum and Jolie Madame?

Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes. 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.