Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Narcisse Blanc (2021)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,172 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #23,831 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Caron

3.8665 votes

Rank #17,342 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

Narcisse Blanc (2021)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Ivoire de Balmain
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Ivoire de Balmain
Versatility: Narcisse Blanc (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcisse Blanc (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Narcisse Blanc (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

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

34%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

Top20-40 mins

OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusNeroliTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCashmeranMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Narcisse Blanc (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter35

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,831

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,342

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNarcisse Blanc (2021)Higher 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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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 Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Narcisse Blanc (2021) is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Narcisse Blanc (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Narcisse Blanc (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Narcisse Blanc (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus and Turkish Rose.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Narcisse Blanc (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcisse Blanc (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Narcisse Blanc (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Narcisse Blanc (2021)?

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. Narcisse Blanc (2021) has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Narcissus, Neroli, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan, Cashmeran and Moss.