Fragrance comparison

Jolie Madame vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 971 ratings analysed

Jolie Madame

Pierre Balmain

4.23942 votes

Rank #24,127 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. I Float takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jolie Madame
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jolie Madame2/7

No. I Float5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jolie MadamePierre Balmain

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerJolie MadameRating 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

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerJolie MadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNo. I FloatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

animalic77%

woody69%

leather61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex51

Women47

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,127

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerNo. I FloatHigher 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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Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jolie Madame or No. I Float?

No. I Float takes 5 of 7 categories. Jolie Madame is rated 4.23/5 from 942 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Jolie Madame for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jolie Madame or No. I Float?

No. I Float lasts longest (No. I Float 71/100, Jolie Madame 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jolie Madame or No. I Float?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Jolie Madame 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jolie Madame and No. I Float smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Jolie Madame or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. I Float is the stronger pick. For winter, Jolie Madame is the stronger pick. No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jolie Madame and No. I Float?

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. No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber.