Fragrance comparison

Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,174 ratings analysed

6 wins

Heritage Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.361,067 votes

Rank #1,174 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,656 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Heritage Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Heritage Eau de Parfum6/7

Ivoire de Balmain1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,067 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHeritage Eau de Parfum

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Heritage Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,174

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heritage Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a traditional woody spicy fragrance built around crisp aromatics, rich florals, and a deep timber base. The scent begins with a clean burst of lavender, bergamot, and sparkling aldehydes that creates a classic barbershop feel. As it settles, earthy patchouli pairs with carnation, …

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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, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain?

Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain?

They last about the same: Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Ivoire de Balmain?

Heritage Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.