Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,211 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,784 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Digitalis2/7

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Ivoire de Balmain
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Ivoire de Balmain
Versatility: Digitalis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Digitalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

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 hate

29%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

104 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPepper, Galbanum and Incense. Durations are only published for Digitalis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDigitalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#25,784

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDigitalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Digitalis by Parfums Quartana presents an unconventional take on green and aquatic themes. Launched in 2016 and created by perfumer David Apel, the scent centers on crisp cucumber and intense ozonic notes that immediately evoke cool, moisture-laden outdoor air. Aromatic herbs such as basil, coriander, and galbanum bri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Digitalis or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, Digitalis or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Pepper, Galbanum and Incense.

Is Digitalis or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Digitalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Digitalis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Ivoire de Balmain?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. 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.