Charisma vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.
CharismaChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Charisma3/7
Ivoire de Balmain4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Charisma
- Versatility
- Charisma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CharismaAvonIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
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 hate26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
391 votes
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost 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 winnerCharismaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root
Base
CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer54
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCharismaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1968
Reviews62
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCharisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…
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, Charisma or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Charisma or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charisma or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Charisma 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charisma and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose.
Is Charisma or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Charisma is the stronger pick. For winter, Charisma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charisma and Ivoire de Balmain?
Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood. 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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