Ca Va vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ca VaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ca Va1/4
Ivoire de Balmain3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Ca Va
- 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
Ca VaCindy C.Ivoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%
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 hate40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 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
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCa VaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesOrangeWatery Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
NeroliMadagascar PepperAtlas Cedar
Base2 to 3 hours
VetiverTonka BeanAmber
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Madagascar Pepper, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Ca Va, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer100
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,780
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCa Va by Cindy C. is a crisp woody aquatic fragrance designed for men who want an uncomplicated, uplifting daily scent. It kicks off with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, paired with breezy watery notes and a fizzy touch of aldehydes. As the initial splash calms down, neroli and Madagascar pepper add a cl…
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, Ca Va or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories. Ca Va is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Ca Va for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, 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, Ca Va or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Ca Va 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ca Va or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Ca Va 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ca Va and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Madagascar Pepper, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.
Is Ca Va or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
Ca Va suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ca Va and Ivoire de Balmain?
Ca Va has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Madagascar Pepper and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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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