Fragrance comparison

Black Stamino vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,109 ratings analysed

Black Stamino

Prime Collection

3.502 votes

Rank #68,897 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Stamino
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Stamino0/4

Ivoire de Balmain3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
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

Black StaminoPrime Collection

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotArtemisia

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliNutmegCoumarin

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskAmberPalisander RosewoodTeak Wood

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Patchouli and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Black Stamino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,709

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Stamino by Prime Collection opens with a distinct contrast of crisp bergamot and bitter, herbal artemisia. As the brisk opening settles, a warm spicy heart takes over, combining dry nutmeg, earthy patchouli, and the sweet almond warmth of coumarin. The fragrance rests on a dense, balsamic woody base where teak w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Stamino or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Stamino is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Black Stamino for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Stamino or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Black Stamino 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Stamino or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Black Stamino 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Stamino and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Patchouli and Nutmeg.

Is Black Stamino or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

Black Stamino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Stamino and Ivoire de Balmain?

Black Stamino has top notes of Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg and Coumarin, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Palisander Rosewood. 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.