Fragrance comparison

Mandodari Mandodari vs Jolie Madame

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,001 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mandodari Mandodari

Prin

4.4159 votes

Rank #11,171 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Jolie Madame

Pierre Balmain

4.23942 votes

Rank #25,594 AromaticWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandodari Mandodari takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mandodari Mandodari
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jolie Madame
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Mandodari Mandodari6/7

Jolie Madame1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandodari MandodariPrin

Jolie MadamePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 58%

4.23/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerMandodari MandodariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

47%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

942 votes

Category winnerMandodari MandodariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMandodari Mandodari

SillageMandodari Mandodari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJolie MadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

floral84%

woody77%

amber69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

animalic77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, animalic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesCivetChampacaJasmineGardeniaOpiumTuberoseOakmossOrange BlossomLabdanumCuminAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaCorianderGardeniaBergamotNeroliPetitgrainCloves

Heart

Violet LeafNarcissusOrris RootRoseTuberoseJasmineLilacOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherOakmossVetiverTobaccoCivetPatchouliMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCivet, Jasmine, Gardenia and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Mandodari Mandodari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMandodari MandodariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

Men3

Unisex51

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,171

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,594

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandodari MandodariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandodari Mandodari by Prin is an intense oriental floral perfume crafted by perfumer Prin Lomros. It centers around a rich bouquet of champaca, gardenia, jasmine, and tuberose, contrasted against dark ash, smoky choya ral, tobacco, and pungent civet. Effervescent aldehydes and a touch of cool camphor brighten the ope…

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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, Mandodari Mandodari or Jolie Madame?

Mandodari Mandodari takes 6 of 7 categories. Mandodari Mandodari is rated 4.41/5 from 59 votes; Jolie Madame is rated 4.23/5 from 942 votes. Choose Mandodari Mandodari for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jolie Madame for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mandodari Mandodari or Jolie Madame?

Mandodari Mandodari lasts longest (Mandodari Mandodari 78/100, Jolie Madame 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandodari Mandodari or Jolie Madame?

Mandodari Mandodari projects furthest (Mandodari Mandodari 64/100, Jolie Madame 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandodari Mandodari and Jolie Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, animalic and woody accords. Common notes include Civet, Jasmine, Gardenia and Tuberose.

Is Mandodari Mandodari or Jolie Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandodari Mandodari is the stronger pick. For winter, Jolie Madame is the stronger pick. Mandodari Mandodari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandodari Mandodari and Jolie Madame?

Mandodari Mandodari features Aldehydes, Civet, Champaca, Jasmine and Gardenia. 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.