Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) vs Jolie Madame
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)Choose it for a animalic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jolie MadameChoose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)3/7
Jolie Madame3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jolie Madame
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)
- Sillage & projection
- Jolie Madame
- Value for money
- Jolie Madame
- Versatility
- Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nilmalee (นิลมาลี)PrinJolie MadamePierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%
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 hate51%Love
34%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
35 votes
47%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
942 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNilmalee (นิลมาลี)
SillageJolie Madame
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJolie MadameBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanimalic100%
white floral92%
musky84%
fresh spicy77%
ozonic69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
earthy84%
animalic77%
woody69%
leather61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskratLotusGardeniaTuberoseCivetHo WoodNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Violet LeafCarawayJasmineOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)
No top / heart / base split published
Top
ArtemisiaCorianderGardeniaBergamotNeroliPetitgrainCloves
Heart
Violet LeafNarcissusOrris RootRoseTuberoseJasmineLilacOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherOakmossVetiverTobaccoCivetPatchouliMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose, Civet and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Nilmalee (นิลมาลี), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer36
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter76
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNilmalee (นิลมาลี)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,697
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#25,594
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNilmalee (นิลมาลี)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNilmalee by Prin opens with an assertive green rush of violet leaf, angelica, and bitter cumin, quickly meeting a humid burst of lotus. Within minutes, the scent reveals its dense floral heart of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine. Rather than sweet or innocent, these petals feel thick, backed by soapy floral lather and …
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) or Jolie Madame?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) is rated 4.23/5 from 35 votes; Jolie Madame is rated 4.23/5 from 942 votes. Choose Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) for a animalic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jolie Madame for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) or Jolie Madame?
Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) lasts longest (Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) 77/100, Jolie Madame 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) or Jolie Madame?
Jolie Madame projects furthest (Jolie Madame 60/100, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) and Jolie Madame smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose, Civet and Violet Leaf.
Is Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) or Jolie Madame better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) is the stronger pick. For winter, Jolie Madame is the stronger pick. Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) and Jolie Madame?
Nilmalee (นิลมาลี) features Muskrat, Lotus, Gardenia, Tuberose and Civet. 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.
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