Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 23/7
Ivoire de Balmain4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- Value for money
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- Versatility
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- 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
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2Dilís ParfumIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 30%
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 hate19%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
58 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
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GalbanumCassisHyacinthBergamotRaspberryBulgarian Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyCedarYlang-YlangTuberoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossCivettaVetiverSpicesMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day86
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,159
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,496
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDilis Classic Collection No. 2 by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, vintage chypre floral profile built around sharp green vegetation, deep woods, and classic animalic undertones. The fragrance opens with a brisk wave of bitter galbanum, tart cassis, and green hyacinth before settling into a dense floral bouquet sweetened…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 or Ivoire de Balmain?
They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 or Ivoire de Balmain?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 68/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 and Ivoire de Balmain?
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Civetta, Vetiver and Spices. 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.
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