I just posted about this on the Posse yesterday but definitely not as elegantly as you have, here:-) JMadame is incredible – I have a mid-cent parfum (probably 70s) that stops my heart every time I sniff it and Mme GC is my hero! The production was apparently discontinued. She’s also sending me a BNIB seventies Magie Noire, Je Reviens and Tamango for lovely, lovely prices because she knows I’m an impoverished pink collar worker. Aujourd'hui, encore, cette image et ces deux mots « Jolie Madame » … I fell in love. I don’t know my Jeans from my Jacques. She also created Piguet Bandit, Piguet Fracas, Balmain Monsieur Balmain, and Nina Ricci Coeur Joie. It opens with a green as bright as a galbanum and hyacinth cocktail then abruptly turns crisp violet and leather. You made me remember how much I ADORE JM, and wouldn’t you know it: a woman in Ontario was selling a vintage BNIB, cellophane still on, 1.7 edt for under $20!! That’s probably true with trying to recreate many of the older fragrances. The scent is floral-leathery. In 2016, Mayhoola Investments acquired Balmain for a figure reported as close to €500 million ($548 million). In 1949, Balmain also launched their first perfume. With all four leaves in my dining room table I can seat twelve people. The bio said that he lovingly attended to her when she was ill in her later years. Jolie Madame symbolisera le style Balmain. Cellier certainly sounds like quite a personage, and JM sounds like a very nice scent from another one of your terrific reviews. With his talent, he remained loyal to the essence of Pierre Balmain’s “Jolie Madame” couture. Smells like party of BAD cleaning product and an old perfume forgotten for 20 years in a sunny corner full of dust. Can’t thank you enough. Sigh. In some ways the combination strikes me as rather odd, but that is probably also why I like it! For the curious, I found a picture of her here: http://phine.chez.com/Parfum/compositeur.jpg. £40.00. I guess one attribute’s not bad. Thanks for the tip, SS. I shall try again, hoping …. Jacques Cousteau? I couldn’t hack it the first time I tried it. Her Razala is made from real ambergris — yep, from real whales — and has to be sniffed to be believed. The new Vent Vert doesn’t hold a candle to the vintage, Angela? Does anyone else have this notion of fragrance seasonality? Oh gosh, you definitely need to smell it. 60s Jolie Madame Perfume by Balmain. Click & Collect. 1/3 remaining. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz. I’m glad I’m not the only one who had a momentary brain spasm. Get the best deals on Jolie Madame by Pierre Balmain Perfumes for Women when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Too spendy for me at present…. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: balmain, cheap thrills, germaine cellier. (Is that a word? And yes, I salute Germaine Cellier. The dazzling shimmer of the green floral notes has a lighthearted character, however as soon as one is ready to see a smile of its dewy heart, the veil of leathery smokiness falls darkening the gentle features. It worked so much for the particular moment that a tear humidified my front window and a gentle violet hand in a leather glove clutched my throat. I loved Jolie Madame back in the 60’s and 70’s, but had a hard time holding on to it! Your husband isn’t a tennis pro by any chance, is he? I’ve not smelled it either, but Angela has me convinced that I need to check it out! Usually, when I have traced Jolie Madame to the wearer, she invariably winds up being the most interesting, mysterious and complex woman in the room. The character of the fragrance, according to your description, reminds me a lot of Narcisse Noir, another of my favorites. I fell in love at first sniff! Enjoy that Jolie Madame. Tweed suits, stockings, heels, and pearls seem to go hand-in-hand with this fragrance, however, a gamine-like woman in a leather jacket wearing pearls could also pull off wearing this classic. Oh, now I truly want to try it, even if it’s one I might need to reapply. . J'ai testé 3 parfums ce jour, voici mes commentaires sur le premier. I love Jolie Madame, it’s so sophisticated and beautiful! Have you ever played the game where you compose a dinner party of any guests that you want? Also like Balmain’s soapy floral “Ivoire.” That EDT holds on my dry skin too. I think the final price was over 450! Copyright © 2005-2021 Now Smell This. Les meilleures offres pour BALMAIN JOLIE MADAME eau de toilette 50ml sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! She sounds awesome… I just swapped for a bottle of this last week and I love it, but I put it away as I felt it was more of a Springtime fragrance with the violet, and I don’t know about leather when it’s 100 degrees out (which it will be here in Texas for the next couple months). Son succès fût à ce point immense qu'il devint la devise de l'entreprise et donna, des années durant, son nom aux collections de couture. Very beautiful and evocative post. Then.. one lonely warm night. Balmain Jolie Madame: rated 4 out of 5 on MakeupAlley. The longevity is above-average. 4.5 out of 5 stars (66) 66 reviews $ 76.79 FREE shipping Only 1 available and it's in 2 people's carts. But thank the Universe for women like her – without her, we wouldn’t have some of the most incredible fragrances ever crafted! Manna. £25.00. Don't subscribe (Damn it!–See I can swear just like Germaine Cellier–I know my Jeans from my Jacques, but apparently I’m losing my mind. $200.00. Now, what to serve for dinner–that’s a whole other question. You still haven’t tried Bandit? The new and vintage versions of Jolie Madame Eau de Toilette are subtly different. At the time, it was used on the floor of the Balmain boutique that opened in New York in autumn 1970 on the emblematic Madison Avenue, as well as the historic 44 Rue François I boutique in Paris, which was redecorated in the summer of 1971 with a brown and beige version of the monogram. In 1953, Cellier created Jolie Madame for Pierre Balmain. 3.9 /5. Free shipping on many items | … The vintage must be The Bomb, because I tried the ’99 edition and it blew my slippers off! All Rare PIERRE BALMAIN JOLIE MADAME Eau de Toilette Spray Atomiseur 48ml Paris. There’s a Jacques Cousteau and a Jean Cousteau (Jean’s son). Thank you for that lovely gift. I’ll have to get a mini someday. Toutes les oeuvresTout voir; Par musée (198 664) Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris (42 866) Palais Galliera, musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris (42 449) Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris (17 394) Maison de Victor Hugo - Hauteville House (9 938) Musée d’Art moderne de Paris (4 570) Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin Plus the price cannot be beat …, The new Vent Vert doesn’t hold a candle to the vintage, unfortunately. I have a friend who wears Ambre Gris, and it’s warm and a little spicy on her. Accueil > Balmain > Jolie Madame Eau de toilette 100 ml - Balmain . VINTAGE Balmain VENT VERT 85ml EDT Spray, USED. L'intemporalité de Monsieur Balmain ... En l'occurrence, Monsieur Balmain fit son apparition en écho à son homologue féminin nommé « Jolie Madame ». I wish I could find the vintage version. $17.00 shipping. I try to adjust I love it. As Mongin wrote (and this is my translation of her French — francophones would do better to read the original article): "Germaine Cellier composes in perfume without constraint, without prejudice, with genius, in the manner of a painter...Her creations are daring, straightforward, a little brutal. Jolie Madame By Balmain Discount. 0 bids. De la famille des parfums floral-orientaux. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. Balmain Vent Vert, which she created in 1945, was the first truly modern green fragrance. I want to go to this party! Leave a comment, or read more about commenting at Now Smell This. So my urge to try JM was quite diminishing… when a dear friend also in love with Bandit and Cabi sent me a vial! Ensuite ça sent très bon, une odeur de banane domine, et se transforme en quelque chose de très capiteux, oriental, un peu comme une ambiance telle que je l'imagine dans "les mille et une nuits". Robin, if you enjoy Ayala, and have already enjoyed your helpings of floral and ambergris from her offerings, try some of her greens. £50.00. Who knew Jolie Madame was so tempting? All rights reserved. I’m sure you’re right. I tried the vial again and the magic worked! But I’m an addict to Cabochard and Bandit… Then I asked some more people about it and they recommended Miss Balmain as a better suiting to me. It’s so easy to see Jolie Madame as a real person–someone you’d like to know. Soon, Balmain’s “Jolie Madame” would take on a life of her own as an insolent and active woman. Vent Vert is fabulous. La Maison de couture fondée en 1946 est désormais une des marques favorites des Millennials. Bottle. And, of course, she made marvelous, groundbreaking perfumes. "Jolie Madame" de Balmain Dès le départ, un coup de frais ! Wonder what he would’ve made of La Cellier? I think all of Cellier’s fragrances are worth trying. According to a profile of the perfumer by Jeannine Mongin for the Société Française des Parfumeurs, Germaine Cellier was a tall, thin blonde with an unerring sense of style (she favored Balmain suits) and a dirty mouth. Thank you for writing such a lovely piece. It commands respect simply by existing, and wears so beautifully on me, anyway. Parfumo is the place for all fragrance enthusiasts.Discover new perfumes for women and men, organize your collection, connect with others and much more! She studied chemistry and during World War II worked for Colgate Palmolive scenting soap. The worst thing is that it started nicely but it was transformed into freshly cut dill (on my skin). It spells paris with a capital “P” for sure. This scent sounds divine, and I love your description of Germaine Cellier – she sounds like someone who should have lived to be 100, like Beatrice Wood. It’s one of my favorites and is like the fragrance equivalent of a couture gown or frilly pink powder puff. Wonderful review indeed, dear Angela, it fixes my mood in a day that wasn’t promising any good today. Wonderful review of the Balmain fragrances and Germaine Cellier, Angela. Oz. You, too. It might be rough in 100 degree weather, though. ), (Any readers of NST who ever make it up to Vancouver mustn’t miss a visit to Ayala Sender, the nose of Ayala Moriel perfumes. The dazzling shimmer of the green floral notes has a lighthearted character, however as soon as one is ready to see a smile of its dewy heart, the veil of leathery smokiness falls darkening the gentle features. But Jolie Madame is good in an air-conditioned office, in my opinion. Also, Balmain has, no doubt, cheapened the formula over the years, no doubt gradually eroding any … Interesting that violet isn’t in the notes you listed, yet it’s prominent! (Of course, I loved it. I LOVE this scent. So after a while I bought another bottle of the spray cologne. Does it prevent anyone from wearing certain things that they love? Les meilleures offres pour Parfum Balmain "Jolie Madame"100ml sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! That Egyptian jasmine! 19’s leathery drydown is terrific. . Pierre Balmain sort en 1952 une collection de prêt- à-porter intitulé "Jolie Madame". I’m wearing another of her creations, Fracas extrait, today. The leather lets you know that the woman wearing Jolie Madame will kick your keister around the block if you mess with her. First try: yuck, violets. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz. I get soft leather and violet notes, it lasts about 5 hours. Ha, that sounds even more perfect. $28.35. Ce parfum féminin est composé d’un mélange de bois classiques, avec des touches de fumée de mousse. Jolie Madame, composed by the acclaimed Germaine Cellier, she of Vent Vert and Bandit and Fracas, was released by the couture house of Pierre Balmain in 1953. the confusion has been cleared up by now though….. She transposes Fauvism and abstract art into perfumerie.". I’d love to smell the original Vent Vert, and last years Ambre Gris by Balmain sounds like it could potentially be interesting. Thanks to you jogging my memory, I am that bottle’s proud new mama! I did try a couple of greens from Ayala — darned if I can remember their names — and one was lemony and green and reminded me of Edmond Roudnitska’s Diorella in edt. Let me know what you think of it when you do. A: great story! at Amazon.com. They are so great and all about a real, genuine, i-mean-it “how are you”, a loaded of sincere nostalgia “you remember those times”, even if today’s life is going really great and all well… Deeply personal and touching, moving experience. Oh no, Rick. Meeting Balmain Jolie Madame for the first time is an encounter that leaves one intrigued by the unpredictable personality of this beautiful stranger. Darling Angela, what a beautifully-written review. And that memory charged with nostalgia is fixed in the bottle of JM like a mosquito in an amber stone forever. Hi Angela, Made my foggy cold Monday brighter. Also a fan of Jolie Madame. Let me know what you think when you try it! Jolie Madame is a classic scent from the French luxury fashion house Balmain.It was signed by Germaine Cellier who was also responsible for other memorable fragrances from the brand, such as the original Vent Vert and the original Monsieur Balmain. I liked that part, too! Meeting Balmain Jolie Madame for the first time is an encounter that leaves one intrigued by the unpredictable personality of this beautiful stranger. thanks! I’ve noticed that the formulas for many of the great classics sound like everything and the kitchen sink. Angela, your reviews always make me sorry I’m not sitting here in vintage couture (as opposed to sweats, still, in July) and some fabulous vintage fragrance with a perfect shade of red lipstick on. A need for that particular Mme C. energy…, I managed to snag some of the vintage parfum of this on ebay–a tiny metal encased travel bottle. That its genius, I think. I enjoy a good green, and have a trio of variations on green from her which each have a unique, and to my nose quite wonderful, take. I saw the post at Perfume Posse and thought the same thing–Cellier must be floating around us now. I’m loving the “shacking up with a tennis pro” part of her bio the best. .and that saffron attar. So I’d just seen his name. Forgotten for months… Yikes. I really think that this should be the main quality of a fragrance: emotion. I will have to do more research. Perfume bottle is approximately 3 1/2 Tall X 1 1/4 wide. She had that pre-Beatles, ladylike demeanor about her & the Jolie Madame really ehanced her personality. And get out of those sweats right now! Hi Angela. It’s like getting the last word in an argument, but in such a sweet tone that the other person is left wondering just what you meant…, Wonderful review Andrea, and I love the advertisements, they are so perfectly in synch with Madame Jolie’s vibe. The first time I tried Jolie Madame (vintage EdT) on my skin, I found it to be the perfect match to Dior Fahrenheit. Replies to my comments .and hoooo-eeee, that civet!! Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Jolie Madame By Pierre Balmain For Women. That would clear any room in record time. Rare Balmain X H&M Limited Edition Perfume 100ml Eau De Parfum. Il est recommandé pour des vètements décontractés. Ce parfum féminin possède un mélange de bois classique, avec des touches fumées de mousse. It’s still better than nothing, though. Balmain (French: ) is a French luxury fashion house that was founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945. I’ve been accumulating both leathers and violets at an increasing rate, so it seems like a natural…. I love thinking about Cellier, too. I adore it, and knowing more about Germaine Cellier’s life, interests and personality adds another dimension of appreciation to my little vial of JM. I keep meaning to try JM, so thank you for reminding me of it with yet another enticing review… Bandit is my butt-kicking perfume of choice, but I wouldn’t mind another to add to my repertoire. That sounds awful! This list makes Jolie Madame sound like a thief broke into a florist's shop and shoveled everything he could into his leather satchel. wow, that Germaine sound’s like someone I’d like to be (well, occasionally).. have to try the perfumes! From shop YourVintagePerfume. Then think of Bandit, then Fracas–she really was amazing. And that jasmine grandiflorum. That and it’s so much more expensive now. I should really try Jolie Madame and I still need to try Bandit. Great review, Angela. To my nose, it's a blast of unsweetened violet petals (not a contradiction in terms) and powdery suede. She would’ve eaten his lunch in 32seconds!LOL! She’s a sweetheart, and has a fascinating collection of natural fragrances. See 64 member reviews and photos. Bientôt, la Jolie Madame de Balmain s’élabore comme une femme active et quelque peu insolente… Entre 1993 et Juillet 2002, c’est Oscar de la Renta qui prend la direction artistique de la maison et, avec le talent qu’on lui connaît, reste fidèle à l’essence de la couture Jolie Madame de Pierre Balmain… Speaking of Love, I love women like Mme Cellier; actually, I’m very much like her (minus the talent, beauty and elegance:-), much to the dismay of my family and friends:-p. My ex-husband/studio manager used to say that living with me was like living with Picasso! Jolie Madame kicks keister without the victim fully being aware of what’s going on. The only thing that stopped me from blind buy was that violets really don’t do the twist for me. I like that the sillage is close to the skin. ), Thanks to you, I have experienced vintage Jolie Madame, and I was astonished at its freshness and modern feel. Yep. Ending Sunday at 7:16PM GMT 5d 15h. 20 résultats trouvés pour Jolie Madame (Pierre Balmain). (Do you write ANY other kind? Some exquisite leathers manage to be totally appropriate for daytime wear, and I love them for their ability to be sensible and commanding all at once. Think about the genius behind this combination. As its been said, there's a lot of differences between vintage and the recent versions, even more so with parfum to edt! Free postage. I’m going to go back to worrying about perfume and stop worrying about similar names, I think >____>. They do bring it back eve…, "Juliette Has a Gun Gets Minority Backing" (wwd via aol), "Rare and infamously stinky 'corpse flower' to bloom in Dunedin, crowds expected" (tvnz). You’re thinking of the marine biologist, Jean Cousteau. Pierre Balmain sort en 1952 une collection de prêt- à-porter intitulé "Jolie Madame". Excellent condition. The one who liked scuba-diving so much/. Jolie Madame (Parfum) is a perfume by Balmain for women and was released in 1953. Deal. Oh no! Dill? Since those bases may not be around anymore, it makes it tough to reproduce some of her work faithfully–or at least that’s what I, not an expert by any means, understand. "Jolie Madame" de Balmain Dès le départ, un coup de frais ! and he was like “o__O didn’t know you liked fish that much…” Suddenly the image from the fore-cited review came up to my mind, maybe because of the teacher part and the nostalgia wrapped around this perfume. But still, you’d think that for $100+ a bottle the perfume should be pretty great…, That photo! RARE Vintage! But my brother opened a savings account and I referred him to the bank so now I get $25 that can go towards a sample of Bandit. Ms. Cellier, on the other hand, sounds like someone I’d love to read about, but would be far too timid to meet. The new No. Just snagged a teeny micro-mini vintage bottle a few days ago on the ‘bay, and it is lovely. 19 isn’t the same as the old stuff. Its top notes are all about cool, smooth leather and the silvery sheen of violet leaf for me. I’m not so sure that today’s minimalist formulas with their pared down molecules will be as appreciated in 50 or 60 years as today’s vintages are. After half an hour on my skin, both the new and vintage Jolie Madame smell similar, with the vintage's leather a little more animalic. I saw your post yesterday and thought about the wonderful coincidence of so much Cellier in the air yesterday. Hugs, I love the fauves!). I like it, much more Knowing, but I should not dare to wear it nowadays. But the difference between the new and old versions isn’t as disappointing as a lot of them, I think. Yum. I honestly didn’t know it was a violet prominent scent. Leather’s a little tricky for me – Chanel’s Cuir de Russie is just *awful*, total barnyard with a side of very dry iris, while No. 1 oz. I’m sooooo confused I might be doing laundry, trying to convince my toddler to keep his diaper and clothes on, or cooking dinner, but damn it, I’m doing it in style. $169.00. Maybe it’s the violet, but I find its leather easy to wear for sure. It’s more powdery to me, and less luscious. It was signed by Germaine Cellier who was also responsible for other memorable fragrances from the brand, such as the original Vent Vert and the original Monsieur Balmain. Released in 1953, it falls under the category of leather fragrances. She kept three dachshunds named Cléopatra, Félix, and Valentin and a parrot who could sing Etoile des Neiges. How nice to know that the current version hasn’t been reformulated into unrecognizability. VINTAGE RARE PIERRE BALMAIN JOLIE MADAME EAU DE TOILETTE 200 ML 7 OZ NEVER USED. I’m so glad you like it! . Miniature Splash Perfume Woman Ultra Rare Vintage 1953 70s Version YourVintagePerfume. You’re welcome! I got into a bidding war last year on the ‘Bay over a vintage version of the perfume (I lost). 26 Vintage Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, Cherchez les femmes ~ or raiding the women’s perfume counter, Balmain Extatic Tiger Orchid ~ new perfume, Balmain Extatic Gold Musk ~ new fragrance, Régime des Fleurs Chloë Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesn’t smell like it used to. Excellent condition, only removed from box to take the photos.. Collectible, original vintage Jolie Madame. I first fell in love with JM when I read the following post of a guy in the Perf.emporium opinion section (allow me to cite him): — £5.40 postage. Jolie Madame by Balmain (1953) Jolie Madame has a leather base which assures, as Cellier fragrances do, that even if it's sweet like candy, there is still a tough gal you're dealing with under her perfectly fitted dress suit. She must have charged up a room when she entered. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Great article! It shifts subtly through a bright opening and delicate violets supported by sun-ripened spring flowers, and soon you find yourself breathing soft, full leather fluffed with sandalwood and marveling at how smooth the ride was. In 1953, Cellier created Jolie Madame for Pierre Balmain. thanks for the great review! She was imperious, generous, opinionated, and never married but spent the last thirty years of her life shacked up with a tennis pro. Jolie Madame never held the same iconic status as many of its fifties counterparts, especially here in the US. Jacques Cocteau? Jolie Madame's notes include gardenia, artemisia, bergamot, coriander, neroli, jasmine, tuberose, rose, jonquil, orris, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, musk, castoreum, leather, and civet. Named Jolie Madame, the couturier defined it as “the perfume of adventure for evenings of passion and enchantment.” In reality, the Jolie Madame scent captures the fantastic spirit and ambiance of Parisian nights in those days. See 64 member reviews and photos. ), Cinnamon, Tuberose, Immortelle, Myrrh, Smoky gaïac wood, Benzoin, White musks, Ambergris. I haven't tried Bandit because I typically only get samples from Aedes and Luckyscent. This is what art is: a movie to make one shed tears, a picture, a book with an atmosphere to sink in, a poem to make you feel in love even if there is no particular subject deserving it… Later on the delicate, perfectly blended florals, spice and just a drop of juicy citrus kick in, and it's pure heaven from then on - powdery, cool, silvery-green and with a beautiful light sillage. Right Arm: Balmain Jolie Madame Jolie Madame Notes: gardenia, artemisia, bergamot, coriander, neroli, jasmine, tuberose, rose, jonquil, orris, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, musk, castoreum, leather, civet (from Bois de Jasmine) First thought in my mind--these two do not smell like the same fragrance AT ALL. These talks are not like with everyday friends – what today, what yesterday? I like the new version just fine, although it lacks some of the subtlety of the vintage. Husband I were houseguests at a friend’s house and when I packed up to leave it was mysteriously “missing”! Description et spécifications montre Balmain Jolie Madame Eccentric Chrono B5571.32.82, Femme, Suisse (Suisse) Ce fut donc tout naturel que l'un des parfums fétiche de la maison porte ce même nom de Jolie Madame. Ensuite ça sent très bon, une odeur de banane domine, et se transforme en quelque chose de très capiteux, oriental, un peu comme une ambiance telle que je l'imagine dans "les mille et une nuits". They belong to the same olfactory category but they are totally different. (NB: I smiled at reading that Cellier modeled for André Derain; that’s the painter of my gravatar. J'ai testé 3 parfums ce jour, voici mes commentaires sur le premier. Jolie Madame symbolisera le style Balmain. We were just discussing “kick your keister” frags last week, and that’s something I definitely need to keep at hand in my desk these days. Jolie Madame by Balmain (1953) Jolie Madame has a leather base which assures, as Cellier fragrances do, that even if it's sweet like candy, there is still a tough gal you're dealing with under her perfectly fitted dress suit. I would love to go back in time and smell the original formulation of Vent Vert … Madame Jolie is wonderful and it’s great to know that it still smells like “itself” when compared with vintage. The fragrance was so successful that Balmain named a line of designs after it. Paris. And P.S. Doesn’t she sound great? Perfect anytime. Our noses are very, very similar, and I got very nearly what you got as the Big Three notes: green violet, jonquil and suede, in my case. Jolie Madame (Eau de Toilette) is a popular perfume by Balmain for women and was released in 1953.

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