Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,162 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,990 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 6 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel4/6

Ivoire de Balmain2/6

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
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

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,990

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…

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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, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Ivoire de Balmain?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 6 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Ivoire de Balmain?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Ivoire de Balmain?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.