Fragrance comparison

Blue Desert vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,127 ratings analysed

Blue Desert

Majouri

3.7020 votes

Rank #62,565 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,871 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blue Desert
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Blue Desert1/5

Ivoire de Balmain4/5

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

Blue DesertMajouri

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 52%Had 11%Want 37%

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

20%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlue DesertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fruity83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangePineapple

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrris RootCypress

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Blue Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall56

Winter38

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,565

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,871

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Desert by Majouri opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and juicy pineapple. As the bright fruitiness softens, the fragrance introduces a green and aromatic middle layer of cypress, neroli, and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth, warm finish led by sandalwood, guaiac wood, and res…

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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, Blue Desert or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue Desert is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Blue Desert for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Desert or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Blue Desert 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Desert or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Blue Desert 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Desert and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

Is Blue Desert or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

Blue Desert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Desert and Ivoire de Balmain?

Blue Desert has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Orris Root and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. 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.