Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Loverdose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,108 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #23,784 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Loverdose

CFFC Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #60,243 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 2 of 2 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Loverdose
Choose it for a woody and fruity character.

Ivoire de Balmain2/2

Loverdose0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

LoverdoseCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%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

Top20-30 mins

CedarLemonMandarin OrangeCassisRaspberrySea Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PepperWater HyacinthJasmineLilyLilacPlum

Base5-6 hrs

SandalwoodTeak WoodOrris RootAmberPatchouliVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orris Root, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Loverdose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,784

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,243

PerfumerNot listed

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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Loverdose by CFFC Fragrances greets the nose with a brisk flash of tart lemon, dark cassis, and chilled sea notes. It wastes no time. The initial blast feels crisp and faintly saline before juicy mandarin and tart raspberry soften the edges. Within twenty minutes, the opening citrus recedes. Water hyacinth, powdery li…

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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 Loverdose?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 2 of 2 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Loverdose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Loverdose for a woody and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Loverdose?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Loverdose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Loverdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orris Root, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Loverdose better for summer or winter?

Loverdose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Loverdose?

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. Loverdose has top notes of Cedar, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Water Hyacinth, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Teak Wood, Orris Root and Amber.