Expression vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Expression takes 5 of 7 categories.
ExpressionChoose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Expression5/7
Ivoire de Balmain2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Expression
- Community sentiment
- Expression
- Longevity
- Expression
- Sillage & projection
- Expression
- Value for money
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Versatility
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Expression
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpressionJacques FathIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerExpressionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
185 votes
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerExpressionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExpression
SillageExpression
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
honey92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
animalic69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
HoneyGalbanumCarnationRoseCorianderYlang-YlangIris
Base
BeeswaxLeatherAmbergrisOakmossPatchouliOrris RootVetiverSandalwood
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,189
PerfumerRaymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExpressionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExpression by Jacques Fath is a potent 1977 oriental floral. It opens with sharp, soapy aldehydes and green notes before settling into a deep, honeyed leather base. This classic composition rewards those who appreciate traditional, heavy-hitting oakmoss and carnation. Best suited for cooler weather when its complex, a…
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, Expression or Ivoire de Balmain?
Expression takes 5 of 7 categories. Expression is rated 4.23/5 from 214 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Expression for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Expression or Ivoire de Balmain?
Expression lasts longest (Expression 76/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Expression or Ivoire de Balmain?
Expression projects furthest (Expression 72/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Expression and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Carnation.
Is Expression or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Expression is the stronger pick. For winter, Expression is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Expression and Ivoire de Balmain?
Expression has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Galbanum, Carnation and Rose, a base of Beeswax, Leather, Ambergris and Oakmoss. 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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