Balmain Beauty Jolie Madame vs Estée Lauder Knowing

Balmain Beauty Jolie Madame and Estée Lauder Knowing compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Jolie MadameBalmain Beauty19534.2★

84% alikevs

KnowingEstée Lauder19884.0★

The difference in plain words

Jolie Madame and Knowing are very similar; both have Coriander, Orris Root and Tuberose. Jolie Madame leans more leather, while Knowing leans powdery. Knowing lasts longer and projects more; it is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingKnowing

Stronger projectionKnowing

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentKnowing

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Jolie Madame ● Knowing

Both share: Coriander · Orris Root · Tuberose · Rose · Jasmine · Orange Blossom · Oakmoss · Vetiver · Civet · Patchouli · Musk · Cedar

Only in Jolie Madame: Artemisia · Gardenia · Neroli · Bergamot · Petitgrain · Cloves · Violet Leaf · Narcissus +4

Only in Knowing: Aldehydes · Mimosa · Green Notes · Plum · Melon · Cardamom · Bay Leaf · Lily-Of-The-Valley +4

Community votes

Jolie Madame ← · → Knowing

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Knowing +20

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Knowing +19

Price valueKnowing +3

Night-nessKnowing +16

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

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