Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,174 ratings analysed

6 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,766 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 6 of 7 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Charles of the Ritz6/7

Ivoire de Balmain1/7

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Charles of the Ritz
Longevity: Charles of the Ritz
Sillage & projection: Charles of the Ritz
Value for money: Charles of the Ritz
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
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

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerCharles of the RitzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCharles of the RitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomPineappleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseTuberoseCarnationOrris RootJasmineLilac

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMuskBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumVetiverCedar

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Charles of the Ritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,766

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles of the Ritz hits the air with a bold spark of fizzy aldehydes, tart lemon, and sweet orange blossom before melting into a golden pool of amber. The carnation adds an unmistakable peppery bite. It smells opulent, warm, and deeply nostalgic without leaning stale. You will smell spicy ylang-ylang, powdery orris r…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charles of the Ritz or Ivoire de Balmain?

Charles of the Ritz takes 6 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Ivoire de Balmain?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Ivoire de Balmain?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. For winter, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Ivoire de Balmain?

Charles of the Ritz has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. 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.