Aria vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aria takes 7 of 7 categories.
AriaChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Aria7/7
Ivoire de Balmain0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aria
- Community sentiment
- Aria
- Longevity
- Aria
- Sillage & projection
- Aria
- Value for money
- Aria
- Versatility
- Aria
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aria
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AriaElyon DubaiIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.78/ 5 · 246 votes
Have 72%Had 3%Want 25%
4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerAriaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate93%Love
0%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate
246 votes
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerAriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAria
SillageAria
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAriaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
musky92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperGingerCinnamonNutmeg
Heart3 to 5 hours
Jasmine SambacCarnationNeroliLabdanumMyrrh
Base8 to 12+ hours
MuskMysore SandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Carnation, Labdanum and Musk. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer96
Fall100
Winter99
Day100
Night99
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAriaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#897
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAriaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAria by Elyon Dubai is a dense oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet spices, creamy white florals, and a heavy musky base. The opening delivers a burst of pink pepper, sharp ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Soon after, luminous neroli and jasmine sambac combine with resinous labdanum and myrrh to produce a lush, swe…
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, Aria or Ivoire de Balmain?
Aria takes 7 of 7 categories. Aria is rated 4.78/5 from 246 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aria or Ivoire de Balmain?
Aria lasts longest (Aria 96/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aria or Ivoire de Balmain?
Aria projects furthest (Aria 96/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aria and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Carnation, Labdanum and Musk.
Is Aria or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aria is the stronger pick. For winter, Aria is the stronger pick. Aria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aria and Ivoire de Balmain?
Aria has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Carnation, Neroli and Labdanum, a base of Musk, Mysore Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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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