Fragrance comparison

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,135 ratings analysed

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3

Dilís Parfum

3.7128 votes

Rank #42,839 WoodyFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, 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.

Dilis Classic Collection No. 32/7

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: Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
Versatility: Dilis Classic Collection No. 3
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. 3Dilís Parfum

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

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

7%Love

71%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GalbanumHyacinthIrisBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base3 to 5 hours

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,709

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 brings a sharp, crisp green floral profile built on dry woods and powdery iris. The scent opens with a biting snap of galbanum, fresh hyacinth, and bright bergamot and lemon, giving it an unmistakable vintage bite. As it settles, powdery iris, violet, carnation, and gentle rose give the …

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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, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 is rated 3.71/5 from 28 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, 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, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 or Ivoire de Balmain?

Projection is very close: Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 63/100 for sillage.

Do Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 and Ivoire de Balmain?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 3 has top notes of Galbanum, Hyacinth, Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.