Jolie Madame Perfume is a woody-oriental fragrance that perfectly blends top notes of artemisia, coriander, gardenia and neroli, with a heart of tuberose, narcissus, orris root and rose, all smoothed down by base notes of leather, patchouli, coconut and civet. Introduced in 1953 by Pierre Balmain, it is a truly vintage scent that will take you back in time and make sure you’re the most original woman out there. Choose Jolie Madame for every day wear and you will surely get all the compliments. . . Jolie Madame Perfume for Women by Pierre Balmain. Launched by the design house of Pierre Balmain in 1953, it is classified as a sharp, oriental, woody fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of a classic woodsy fragrance, with smoky touches of moss.