Fragrance comparison

Jolie Madame vs Kale

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 945 ratings analysed

1 wins

Jolie Madame

Pierre Balmain

4.23942 votes

Rank #25,650 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Kale

DSH Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #48,760 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jolie Madame takes 1 of 1 categories.

Jolie Madame
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kale
Choose it for a green and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jolie Madame1/1

Kale0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jolie Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jolie MadamePierre Balmain

KaleDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

942 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

animalic77%

woody69%

leather61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCorianderGardeniaBergamotNeroliPetitgrainCloves

Heart

Violet LeafNarcissusOrris RootRoseTuberoseJasmineLilacOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherOakmossVetiverTobaccoCivetPatchouliMuskCedar

Top20-30 mins

AppleGreen LeavesPine needlesBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressEgyptian PelargoniumJasmineNeroliRose Petals

Base5-7 hrs

Orris RootWoody NotesViolet LeafVetiverAustralian Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Kale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex51

Women47

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,650

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,760

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJolie MadameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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DSH Perfumes Kale captures the snap and crunch of fresh produce straight from an organic market cooler. Built by independent perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, this aromatic green fragrance leads with chilled green leaves, tart Granny Smith apple, and brisk pine needles. A splash of lemon and bergamot adds immediate spark…

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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, Jolie Madame or Kale?

Jolie Madame takes 1 of 1 categories. Jolie Madame is rated 4.23/5 from 942 votes; Kale is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Jolie Madame for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kale for a green and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Jolie Madame and Kale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Orris Root.

Is Jolie Madame or Kale better for summer or winter?

Kale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jolie Madame and Kale?

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. Kale has top notes of Apple, Green Leaves, Pine needles and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Egyptian Pelargonium, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Orris Root, Woody Notes, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.