Aire Sensual vs Eau d'Ivoire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau d'Ivoire takes 5 of 7 categories.
Aire SensualChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
Eau d'IvoireChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire Sensual2/7
Eau d'Ivoire5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau d'Ivoire
- Community sentiment
- Eau d'Ivoire
- Longevity
- Aire Sensual
- Sillage & projection
- Eau d'Ivoire
- Value for money
- Eau d'Ivoire
- Versatility
- Aire Sensual
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau d'Ivoire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aire SensualLoeweEau d'IvoirePierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.39/ 5 · 339 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 416 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
Category winnerEau d'IvoireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
37%Dislike
0%Hate
339 votes
18%Love
63%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
370 votes
Category winnerEau d'IvoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAire Sensual
SillageEau d'Ivoire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau d'IvoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
musky84%
floral77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
fresh61%
musky53%
citrus46%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonPetitgrainGreen AppleMandarin Orange
Heart
FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskVetiverCedarAmber
Top
Wild RoseRed BerriesMandarin OrangeFreesia
Heart
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangWisteria
Base
MuskVetiverCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night19
Category winnerAire SensualMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,818
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#8,762
PerfumerDaniel Hoffmann
Launched2000
Reviews42
Category winnerEau d'IvoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAire Sensual opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian lemon, mandarin orange, green apple, and green petitgrain. As the sharp citrus settles, white florals take center stage with crisp lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and freesia. The base grounds the formula in clean musk, cedar wood, and subtle vetiver. Designed by perfum…
Reviews →Eau d'Ivoire by Pierre Balmain is a breezy floral fruity scent tailored for warmer months. It centers on wild rose and tart red berries, creating an airy, uncomplicated profile. This fragrance settles into a soft musk and cedar base, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially during spring and summe…
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, Aire Sensual or Eau d'Ivoire?
Eau d'Ivoire takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire Sensual is rated 3.39/5 from 339 votes; Eau d'Ivoire is rated 3.75/5 from 416 votes. Choose Aire Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Eau d'Ivoire for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aire Sensual or Eau d'Ivoire?
Aire Sensual lasts longest (Aire Sensual 64/100, Eau d'Ivoire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aire Sensual or Eau d'Ivoire?
Projection is very close: Eau d'Ivoire 58/100, Aire Sensual 56/100 for sillage.
Do Aire Sensual and Eau d'Ivoire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is Aire Sensual or Eau d'Ivoire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aire Sensual is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire Sensual is the stronger pick. Eau d'Ivoire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aire Sensual and Eau d'Ivoire?
Aire Sensual has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Eau d'Ivoire has top notes of Wild Rose, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Wisteria, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla.
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