Fragrance comparison

Broye vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,155 ratings analysed

7 wins

Broye

Moudon

4.5248 votes

Rank #10,721 WoodyAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,448 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Broye takes 7 of 7 categories.

Broye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Broye7/7

Ivoire de Balmain0/7

Ratings & consensus: Broye
Community sentiment: Broye
Longevity: Broye
Sillage & projection: Broye
Value for money: Broye
Versatility: Broye
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Broye

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BroyeMoudon

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerBroyeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerBroyeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBroye

SillageBroye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBroyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGalbanumLemonNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

JuniperCedarwoodJasmineIris

Base6-8+ hrs

MossLeatherPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Broye, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBroyeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,448

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBroyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Broye delivers a bracing burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and sharp green galbanum that quickly settles into an aromatic heart of crushed juniper berries and dry cedarwood. The opening brings an invigorating, cool snap that feels like stepping out into a crisp morning breeze. As the citrus sparkle softens on warm…

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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, Broye or Ivoire de Balmain?

Broye takes 7 of 7 categories. Broye is rated 4.52/5 from 48 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Broye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Broye or Ivoire de Balmain?

Broye lasts longest (Broye 77/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Broye or Ivoire de Balmain?

Broye projects furthest (Broye 67/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Broye and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Nutmeg.

Is Broye or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Broye is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Broye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Broye and Ivoire de Balmain?

Broye has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Juniper, Cedarwood, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Moss, Leather, Patchouli 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.