Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Ivoire de Balmain

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,167 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #17,183 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,630 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ablaze takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ablaze4/7

Ivoire de Balmain3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Ivoire de Balmain
Longevity: Ablaze
Sillage & projection: Ablaze
Value for money: Ivoire de Balmain
Versatility: Ablaze
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ablaze

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

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 hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lemon, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAblazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,630

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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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…

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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, Ablaze or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ablaze takes 4 of 7 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lemon, Nutmeg and Bergamot.

Is Ablaze or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ablaze is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Ivoire de Balmain?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. 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.