Fragrance comparison

Damarose vs Eau d'Ivoire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 704 ratings analysed

6 wins

Damarose

Xerjoff

4.17288 votes

Rank #6,157 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Eau d'Ivoire

Pierre Balmain · 2000

3.75416 votes

Rank #8,762 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damarose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Damarose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eau d'Ivoire
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Damarose6/7

Eau d'Ivoire1/7

Ratings & consensus: Damarose
Community sentiment: Damarose
Longevity: Damarose
Sillage & projection: Damarose
Value for money: Eau d'Ivoire
Versatility: Damarose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Damarose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DamaroseXerjoff

Eau d'IvoirePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerDamaroseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

288 votes

18%Love

63%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerDamaroseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDamarose

SillageDamarose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value62

Category winnerEau d'IvoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh61%

musky53%

citrus46%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesFreesiaLimeBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang-YlangJasmineIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodVetiverEgyptian RosewoodPatchouli

Top

Wild RoseRed BerriesMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangWisteria

Base

MuskVetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night19

Category winnerDamaroseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex18

Women78

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#8,762

PerfumerDaniel Hoffmann

Launched2000

Reviews42

Category winnerDamaroseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Damarose opens with a sharp burst of red berries and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of Turkish rose, ylang-ylang, and iris. As the floral core softens, base notes of patchouli, amber, and sandalwood ground the sweetness on skin. Built for spring days and formal daytime gatherings, it offers a tradi…

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Eau d'Ivoire by Pierre Balmain is a breezy floral fruity scent tailored for warmer months. It centers on wild rose and tart red berries, creating an airy, uncomplicated profile. This fragrance settles into a soft musk and cedar base, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, especially during spring and summe…

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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, Damarose or Eau d'Ivoire?

Damarose takes 6 of 7 categories. Damarose is rated 4.17/5 from 288 votes; Eau d'Ivoire is rated 3.75/5 from 416 votes. Choose Damarose for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eau d'Ivoire for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Damarose or Eau d'Ivoire?

Damarose lasts longest (Damarose 74/100, Eau d'Ivoire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damarose or Eau d'Ivoire?

Damarose projects furthest (Damarose 61/100, Eau d'Ivoire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damarose and Eau d'Ivoire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Damarose or Eau d'Ivoire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Damarose is the stronger pick. For winter, Damarose is the stronger pick. Eau d'Ivoire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damarose and Eau d'Ivoire?

Damarose has top notes of Red Berries, Freesia, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Eau d'Ivoire has top notes of Wild Rose, Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Wisteria, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla.