Fragrance comparison

Decadence Sheer vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,114 ratings analysed

Decadence Sheer

Parlux

3.867 votes

Rank #57,148 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 3 categories.

Decadence Sheer
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Decadence Sheer0/3

Ivoire de Balmain3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Not scored
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

Decadence SheerParlux

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

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 hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

NarcissusRoseJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Rose, Iris and Sandalwood. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,095

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decadence Sheer opens with a bright burst of fruity top notes that quickly settles into a rich floral core. Narcissus and iris give the heart a dry, powdery pollen texture, while soft rose and jasmine add subtle sweetness. The floral layer rests on a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. As the fragrance settles, s…

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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, Decadence Sheer or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 3 categories. Decadence Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Decadence Sheer for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, 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, Decadence Sheer or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Decadence Sheer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Sheer or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Decadence Sheer 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Sheer and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Rose, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Decadence Sheer or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

Decadence Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decadence Sheer and Ivoire de Balmain?

Decadence Sheer has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss 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.