1927 vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.
1927Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
19272/7
Ivoire de Balmain5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Versatility
- 1927
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1927
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1927FlorisIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%
4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
21%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
72 votes
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
powdery91%
aldehydic83%
citrus74%
floral65%
fresh56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
MimosaNarcissusViolet
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Narcissus and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall58
Winter25
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winner1927Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,512
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1927Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1927 by Floris opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart brings a dense yellow floral bouquet of mimosa, green narcissus, and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy patchouli, clean musk, and warm vanilla ground the powdery brightness. It suits cool spring mornings and refined …
Reviews →Ivoire de Balmain stands as a definitive green chypre. It opens with a sharp, herbal punch of galbanum and marigold before settling into a sophisticated, mossy floral core. This is a scent for those who appreciate traditional, crisp structure. It feels most at home during cool spring mornings, providing an immediate s…
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, 1927 or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. 1927 is rated 3.93/5 from 72 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose 1927 for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1927 or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, 1927 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1927 or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, 1927 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1927 and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Narcissus and Musk.
Is 1927 or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1927 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. 1927 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1927 and Ivoire de Balmain?
1927 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. Ivoire de Balmain has top notes of Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.
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