Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,143 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #23,899 AromaticFresh Spicy

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Marc Jacobs

4.0336 votes

Rank #30,059 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Ivoire de Balmain
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
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

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

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

47%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

iris61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

CardamomMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

Orris Root

Base4-6 hrs

SuedeSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer50

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,899

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy offers a breezy, spiced take on cool-weather woods. The scent opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange, pungent nutmeg, and zesty green cardamom. That initial burst feels crisp and invigorating before transitioning into a plush heart centered entirely on orris root. The floral iris ch…

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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 Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is rated 4.03/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

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. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.