Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Marc Jacobs Splash Orange

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,146 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #23,924 AromaticFresh Spicy

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange

Marc Jacobs

3.7939 votes

Rank #22,024 CitrusFresh Spicy

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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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Marc Jacobs Splash Orange
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

Marc Jacobs Splash Orange3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Marc Jacobs Splash OrangeMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%

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

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

green65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart1.5-3 hrs

OrangeWater MintFreesiaWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberOakmossWhite WoodsTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Oakmoss, Musk and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Splash Orange, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night23

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 48%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,924

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,024

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Patricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeHigher 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 Splash Orange is an unpretentious, thirst-quenching burst of summer citrus. The opening hits fast. A fizzy explosion of tart mandarin orange and sunny neroli commands the first few minutes before chilled water mint cuts through the sweetness. As the midday heat settles, the sharp juiciness softens into pal…

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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 Splash Orange?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is rated 3.79/5 from 39 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 Splash Orange for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 40/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Marc Jacobs Splash Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Oakmoss, Musk and Tonka Bean.

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

For summer, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Splash Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Splash Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Orange, Water Mint, Freesia and White Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss and White Woods.