Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for WomenChoose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women2/7
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
- Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women
- Versatility
- Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women
- 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
Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for WomenCalvin KleinIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%
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 hate24%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate
80 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
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEternity 25th Anniversary Edition for WomenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
herbal77%
balsamic69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
SageFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissus
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberPatchouli
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Narcissus, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer65
Fall55
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEternity 25th Anniversary Edition for WomenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,807
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 snapshotEternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women by Calvin Klein brings a clean, aromatic floral character to the classic 1988 formula. Released in a commemorative silver bottle, this eau de toilette opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange, spicy sage, and light freesia. The scent quickly settles into a rich white…
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, Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women is rated 3.62/5 from 80 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women for a white floral and aromatic 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, Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Narcissus, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Is Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women and Ivoire de Balmain?
Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Women has top notes of Sage, Freesia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Lily, Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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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