Fragrance comparison

Garson Libre vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,128 ratings analysed

Garson Libre

LPDO

4.0021 votes

Rank #23,381 AmberAldehydic

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,448 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Garson Libre
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Garson Libre2/5

Ivoire de Balmain2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Garson Libre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Garson Libre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Garson LibreLPDO

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%

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

29%Love

48%Like

19%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGarson LibreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMandarin OrangeAngelicaMate

Heart

MagnoliaNutmegCarawayCinnamonCorianderPimento

Base

IncenseVetiverAmberPatchouliCedarLabdanum

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Nutmeg, Incense and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex35

Women18

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#26,448

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGarson LibreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Garson Libre by LPDO opens with a sharp, metallic burst of aldehydes and bright mandarin orange. This unisex composition settles into a meditative base of incense, vetiver, and labdanum. It works well as a crisp, professional scent for office wear or cool spring mornings. The blend remains light and airy, avoiding hea…

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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, Garson Libre or Ivoire de Balmain?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Garson Libre is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Garson Libre for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Garson Libre or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Garson Libre 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Garson Libre or Ivoire de Balmain?

Projection is very close: Garson Libre 64/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100 for sillage.

Do Garson Libre and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Nutmeg, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Garson Libre or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

Garson Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Garson Libre and Ivoire de Balmain?

Garson Libre has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Angelica and Mate, heart notes of Magnolia, Nutmeg, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Vetiver, 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.