Fragrance comparison

Iris Ardent vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,150 ratings analysed

Iris Ardent

Molinard

3.4043 votes

Rank #21,560 WoodyAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,556 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iris Ardent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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.

Iris Ardent3/7

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris ArdentMolinard

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

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

21%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

9%Dislike

14%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIris ArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

iris77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin

Heart

IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIris, Incense, Pepper 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

Summer25

Fall88

Winter81

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris ArdentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex35

Women30

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,556

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris ArdentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Iris Ardent puts a smoky, aromatic spin on classic iris root. Opening with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter juniper berry, and juicy mandarin, the fragrance quickly settles into a rich core of powdery violet leaves and frankincense. As it warms on the skin, smooth suede leather, earthy vetiver, and clea…

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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, Iris Ardent or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Iris Ardent or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Iris Ardent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Ardent or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Iris Ardent 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Ardent and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Incense, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Iris Ardent or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris Ardent and Ivoire de Balmain?

Iris Ardent has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Angelica and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Pepper, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber 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.