Comments on: Balmain Jolie Madame ~ fragrance review

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:56:09 +0000

Oh no! Who knew Jolie Madame was so tempting?

By: sandyshoes

sandyshoes — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:28:57 +0000

I loved Jolie Madame back in the 60′s and 70′s, but had a hard time holding on to it! Husband I were houseguests at a friend’s house and when I packed up to leave it was mysteriously “missing”! Never showed up, hmm. So after a while I bought another bottle of the spray cologne. While traveling, left it out on the bathroom vanity and this time it just “disappeared”! Guess the maid liked it too. Couldn’t find it after that, but I loved it while I had it. LOL.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:48:59 +0000

I’m so glad you like it! Maybe it’s the violet, but I find its leather easy to wear for sure.

The new No. 19 isn’t the same as the old stuff. It’s more powdery to me, and less luscious. It’s still better than nothing, though.

By: mals86

mals86 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:41:51 +0000

Just snagged a teeny micro-mini vintage bottle a few days ago on the ‘bay, and it is lovely. I think it must be parfum – I opened the bottle just to sniff, and a single drop fell onto my shirt (dang!) and perfumed me for many hours. It’s beautiful fresh, crisp flowers, with a hint of my leather attache’ case somewhere in the background, really striking. 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. 19′s leathery drydown is terrific. I’d like to try the modern version, since it’s so easily available online… may have to break down and buy unsniffed!

By: Robin R.

Robin R. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:59:42 +0000

Angela, what timing! 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!! Thanks to you jogging my memory, I am that bottle’s proud new mama! Can’t thank you enough. And P.S. 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.

By: krokodilgena

krokodilgena — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:26:18 +0000

Jean is Jacques’ son, I mean to say. >___<

I haven't tried Bandit because I typically only get samples from Aedes and Luckyscent.
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.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:07:33 +0000

Well, then I’d love to meet you! Your husband isn’t a tennis pro by any chance, is he?

I saw your post yesterday and thought about the wonderful coincidence of so much Cellier in the air yesterday. Enjoy your Jolie Madame–it sounds like it suits you.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:51 +0000

Oh my gosh! Just goes to show once again how powerful perfume can be. Thanks for sharing.

By: Rappleyea

Rappleyea — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:14 +0000

Very beautiful and evocative post. Thank you!

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:05 +0000

ditto