Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Jour 3

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,871 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Jour 3

Majouri

2.8513 votes

Rank #69,099 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Jour 3
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain4/5

Jour 30/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Jour 3Majouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

0%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotViolet

Heart2 to 4 hours

Dry WoodRaspberry

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for Jour 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,871

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,099

PerfumerMarie-Patricia Hurel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jour 3 opens with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot paired immediately with a cool, powdery violet flower. The crisp citrus feel fades steadily into the heart, where an arid dry wood accord emerges alongside a tart, fruity touch of raspberry. Rather than smelling sweet or heavy, the composition leans distinctly dry, her…

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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, Ivoire de Balmain or Jour 3?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Jour 3 is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Jour 3 for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Jour 3?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Jour 3 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Jour 3?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Jour 3 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Jour 3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Musk.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Jour 3 better for summer or winter?

Jour 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Jour 3?

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. Jour 3 has top notes of Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Dry Wood and Raspberry, a base of Musk and Amber.