Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs Balmain H&M

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Balmain H&M

Pierre Balmain

4.0651 votes

Rank #31,558 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balmain H&M takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Balmain H&M
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ellipsis3/7

Balmain H&M4/7

Ratings & consensus: Balmain H&M
Community sentiment: Balmain H&M
Longevity: Ellipsis
Sillage & projection: Ellipsis
Value for money: Balmain H&M
Versatility: Balmain H&M
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ellipsis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Balmain H&MPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

4.06/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerBalmain H&MRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

143 votes

37%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerBalmain H&MMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEllipsis

SillageEllipsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBalmain H&MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

powdery70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Tonka BeanJasmine

Heart

White WoodsGardeniaTexas Cedar

Base

Australian SandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ellipsis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall0

Winter52

Day86

Night100

Spring21

Summer5

Fall89

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerBalmain H&MMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex63

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#31,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEllipsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis presents a fascinating clash between lush white petals and dry timber. You get an immediate hit of concentrated jasmine. It smells thick and slightly sweet. Soon after, Australian sandalwood emerges to steer the blend in a warm, powdery direction. The wood feels dry, milky, and slightly me…

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Balmain H&M presents a warm, woody floral blend that balances tonka bean sweetness with jasmine and gardenia petals. It settles into a base of creamy sandalwood and white musk, offering a cozy and elegant profile suitable for cool weather. This limited edition fragrance remains a distinct marker of the 2015 fashion co…

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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, Ellipsis or Balmain H&M?

Balmain H&M takes 4 of 7 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; Balmain H&M is rated 4.06/5 from 51 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Balmain H&M for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or Balmain H&M?

Ellipsis lasts longest (Ellipsis 63/100, Balmain H&M 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or Balmain H&M?

Ellipsis projects furthest (Ellipsis 60/100, Balmain H&M 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellipsis and Balmain H&M smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or Balmain H&M better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. For winter, Balmain H&M is the stronger pick. Ellipsis suits evening wear; Balmain H&M suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ellipsis and Balmain H&M?

Ellipsis features Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Balmain H&M has top notes of Tonka Bean and Jasmine, heart notes of White Woods, Gardenia and Texas Cedar, a base of Australian Sandalwood and White Musk.