Fragrance comparison

Allure Sensuelle vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 8,112 ratings analysed

Allure Sensuelle

Chanel

4.037,005 votes

Rank #25,844 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,766 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

Allure Sensuelle
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening 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.

Allure Sensuelle2/7

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Allure SensuelleChanel

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 7,005 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

40%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

7,005 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAllure Sensuelle

SillageAllure Sensuelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PatchouliPink PepperPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseIrisJasmineDried Fruits

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaSpicesSandalwoodVetiverLabdanumLavenderAmber

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Allure Sensuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Date 40%Party 30%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,844

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,766

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure Sensuelle is a deep, spicy amber perfume anchored by earthy patchouli and rich bourbon vanilla. It wastes no time. The first spritz unleashes a burst of sharp bergamot, candied mandarin, and fiery pink pepper before settling into velvety Turkish rose and powdery iris. Dried fruit accords lend a dark swee…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Allure Sensuelle or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Allure Sensuelle is rated 4.03/5 from 7,005 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Allure Sensuelle for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening 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, Allure Sensuelle or Ivoire de Balmain?

Allure Sensuelle lasts longest (Allure Sensuelle 79/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure Sensuelle or Ivoire de Balmain?

Allure Sensuelle projects furthest (Allure Sensuelle 73/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure Sensuelle and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Iris.

Is Allure Sensuelle or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Allure Sensuelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure Sensuelle is the stronger pick. Allure Sensuelle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure Sensuelle and Ivoire de Balmain?

Allure Sensuelle has top notes of Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Spices, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.