Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,207 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,766 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Chanel

4.32100 votes

Rank #30,898 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Ivoire de Balmain
Versatility: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumRating 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

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineRoseLilacYlang-YlangCarnation

Base8-12+ hrs

OrrisVetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)OpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,766

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,898

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum captures the dazzling spirit of Gabrielle Chanel's historic 1932 high jewelry exhibition. Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Polge, this pure extrait opens with a flash of fizzy aldehydes, sweet neroli, and sunlit bergamot before settling into a rich floral core. Velvety jasmine, de…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ivoire de Balmain or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is rated 4.32/5 from 100 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Projection is very close: Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 63/100 for sillage.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Turkish Rose.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).