Aoud Blue Notes vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aoud Blue NotesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, 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.
Aoud Blue Notes3/7
Ivoire de Balmain4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Versatility
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Blue Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesManceraIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
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 hate41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
1,057 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 winnerAoud Blue NotesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
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 = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,290
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews118
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…
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, Aoud Blue Notes or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, 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, Aoud Blue Notes or Ivoire de Balmain?
They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or Ivoire de Balmain?
Projection is very close: Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Aoud Blue Notes 62/100 for sillage.
Do Aoud Blue Notes and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Orris Root and Rose.
Is Aoud Blue Notes or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aoud Blue Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and Ivoire de Balmain?
Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber 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.
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