Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ivoire vs Me

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 449 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau d'Ivoire

Pierre Balmain · 2000

3.75416 votes

Rank #8,773 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

American Eagle

3.7933 votes

Rank #55,706 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Ivoire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ivoire
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Me
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau d'Ivoire6/7

Me1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IvoirePierre Balmain

MeAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

Category winnerEau d'IvoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

63%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerEau d'IvoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEau d'Ivoire

SillageEau d'Ivoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau d'IvoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh61%

musky53%

citrus46%

fruity100%

sweet91%

tropical83%

citrus74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wild RoseRed BerriesMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangWisteria

Base

MuskVetiverCedarVanilla

Top

PineappleMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Mandarin Orange, Freesia 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer43

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night8

Category winnerMeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,773

PerfumerDaniel Hoffmann

Launched2000

Reviews42

Overall rank#55,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau d'IvoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Me by American Eagle captures a bright, youthful energy through its fruity and floral composition. Opening with a crisp pineapple and mandarin orange punch, it quickly mellows into a heart of freesia and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down relies on a comfortable base of musk and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Eau d'Ivoire or Me?

Eau d'Ivoire takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ivoire is rated 3.75/5 from 416 votes; Me is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose Eau d'Ivoire for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Me for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ivoire or Me?

Eau d'Ivoire lasts longest (Eau d'Ivoire 61/100, Me 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ivoire or Me?

Eau d'Ivoire projects furthest (Eau d'Ivoire 58/100, Me 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ivoire and Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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

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

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

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. Me has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.