Fragrance comparison

FIRE (리) vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,191 ratings analysed

FIRE (리)

ELOREA | 향수

3.9484 votes

Rank #18,017 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,630 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

FIRE (리)
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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.

FIRE (리)2/7

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: Ivoire de Balmain
Versatility: FIRE (리)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: FIRE (리)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FIRE (리)ELOREA | 향수

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

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

44%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

84 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

violet84%

leather77%

floral69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

LimeCamelliaNutmeg

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletLemonIrisMandarin Orange

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherAmberRoseJuniper Berries

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lemon, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for FIRE (리), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer79

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFIRE (리)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex67

Women18

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#26,630

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFIRE (리)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FIRE (리) by ELOREA subverts expectations by offering a crisp, cool interpretation of leather rather than a smoky or burning profile. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lime peel paired with subtle camellia petals and a hint of warm nutmeg. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet, iri…

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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, FIRE (리) or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. FIRE (리) is rated 3.94/5 from 84 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose FIRE (리) for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, FIRE (리) or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, FIRE (리) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FIRE (리) or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, FIRE (리) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FIRE (리) and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lemon, Iris and Rose.

Is FIRE (리) or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, FIRE (리) is the stronger pick. For winter, FIRE (리) is the stronger pick. FIRE (리) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in FIRE (리) and Ivoire de Balmain?

FIRE (리) has top notes of Lime, Camellia and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Lemon, Iris and Mandarin Orange, a base of Leather, Amber, Rose and Juniper Berries. 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.