Fragrance comparison

Etheria vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,136 ratings analysed

Etheria

Once

3.8329 votes

Rank #45,138 VanillaRose

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6%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,630 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

Etheria
Choose it for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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.

Etheria2/7

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: Etheria
Versatility: Etheria
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

EtheriaOnce

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

48%Love

17%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEtheriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

rose92%

fruity84%

amber77%

white floral69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantNashi PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseGardeniaOudIncense

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskWoody NotesAmber

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Turkish Rose, Incense and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEtheriaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,630

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Etheria by Once opens with a sharp, fruity burst of black currant and crisp nashi pear. As it settles, a dense core of Turkish rose and incense emerges, adding weight and depth. The dry-down relies on a creamy vanilla and tonka base, making it a reliable pick for cooler autumn days or an evening out when you want a ri…

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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, Etheria or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Etheria is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Etheria for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Etheria or Ivoire de Balmain?

They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Etheria 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Etheria or Ivoire de Balmain?

Projection is very close: Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Etheria 63/100 for sillage.

Do Etheria and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Etheria or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Etheria is the stronger pick. For winter, Etheria is the stronger pick. Etheria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Etheria and Ivoire de Balmain?

Etheria has top notes of Black Currant, Nashi Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Gardenia, Oud and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woody Notes. 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.