Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Marc O'Polo Man 2006

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,137 ratings analysed

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,656 AromaticFresh Spicy

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain3/7

Marc O'Polo Man 20064/7

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

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

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and herbal

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

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Nutmeg, Pepper and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Higher 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 O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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 Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Marc O'Polo Man 2006 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Nutmeg, Pepper and Oakmoss.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Marc O'Polo Man 2006 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

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 O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.