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Miriam vs Voilette de Madame

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

Updated 213 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miriam takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Miriam

    Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Voilette de Madame

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Miriam3/4
Voilette de Madame1/4
Ratings & consensus
Miriam
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Miriam
Sillage & projection
Voilette de Madame
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Miriam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MiriamTableau de Parfums
Voilette de MadameGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%
4.15/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%
Category winnerMiriamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

135 votes

40%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityMiriam

SillageVoilette de Madame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
vanilla92%
violet84%
woody77%
yellow floral69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
woody90%
violet80%
yellow floral70%
iris60%
floral50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Ylang-YlangViolet LeafVioletIrisVanilleTonka BeanAmberRoseGeraniumSandalwoodLavenderCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
VioletYlang-YlangIrisSandalwoodNarcissus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Violet, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Voilette de Madame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring52
Summer19
Fall100
Winter81
Day68
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall83
Winter100
Day36
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex0
Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,012

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#41,804

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMiriamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miriam feels like a found treasure from a 1940s vanity. Andy Tauer created this to mirror the golden age of cinema, and it opens with a massive fizz of aldehydes. It quickly settles into a powdery violet and iris heart that feels expensive and lived-in. This is for the person who wants a vintage floral that actually l…

Reviews →

Voilette de Madame by Guerlain is an early twentieth-century floral built on powdery violet, cool iris, and creamy sandalwood. Composed in 1901 by Jacques Guerlain, its name translates to madam's veil, reflecting the soft, cosmetic aura it leaves in the air. The fragrance opens with a rich floral bouquet where sweet y…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Miriam or Voilette de Madame?

Miriam takes 3 of 4 categories. Miriam is rated 3.96/5 from 193 votes; Voilette de Madame is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Miriam for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Voilette de Madame for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Miriam or Voilette de Madame?

Miriam lasts longest (Miriam 79/100, Voilette de Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miriam or Voilette de Madame?

Voilette de Madame projects furthest (Voilette de Madame 70/100, Miriam 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miriam and Voilette de Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Miriam or Voilette de Madame better for summer or winter?

Miriam suits evening wear; Voilette de Madame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miriam and Voilette de Madame?

Miriam features Ylang-Ylang, Violet Leaf, Violet, Iris and Vanille. Voilette de Madame features Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Sandalwood and Narcissus.

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