Fragrance comparison

Clinique Wrappings vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,679 ratings analysed

7 wins

Clinique Wrappings

Clinique

4.29572 votes

Rank #1,733 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,107 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Wrappings takes 7 of 7 categories.

Clinique Wrappings
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy 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.

Clinique Wrappings7/7

Ivoire de Balmain0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique WrappingsClinique

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 572 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 33%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerClinique WrappingsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

572 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClinique Wrappings

SillageClinique Wrappings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerClinique WrappingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

aldehydic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesAldehydesArtemisiaNutmeg FlowerLavender

Heart3 to 4 hours

HiacynthOrris RootCyclamenCarnationRoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossCedarSea NotesPatchouliMuskLeather

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Artemisia, Orris Root and Carnation. Durations are only published for Clinique Wrappings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall85

Winter89

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex37

Women60

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#25,107

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique WrappingsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Wrappings is an unconventional green floral perfume with a crisp, brisk character. Released in 1990, it opens with a blast of soapy aldehydes, sharp artemisia, aromatic lavender, and leafy green notes accented by nutmeg flower. The core unfurls into a cool floral bouquet of hyacinth, carnation, earthy 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, Clinique Wrappings or Ivoire de Balmain?

Clinique Wrappings takes 7 of 7 categories. Clinique Wrappings is rated 4.29/5 from 572 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Clinique Wrappings for a green and fresh spicy 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, Clinique Wrappings or Ivoire de Balmain?

Clinique Wrappings lasts longest (Clinique Wrappings 78/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Wrappings or Ivoire de Balmain?

Projection is very close: Clinique Wrappings 66/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100 for sillage.

Do Clinique Wrappings and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Artemisia, Orris Root and Carnation.

Is Clinique Wrappings or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Wrappings is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Wrappings is the stronger pick. Clinique Wrappings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Wrappings and Ivoire de Balmain?

Clinique Wrappings has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Nutmeg Flower, heart notes of Hiacynth, Orris Root, Cyclamen and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sea Notes and Patchouli. 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.