Ivoire de Balmain vs Natsumeku
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
NatsumekuChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain5/7
Natsumeku2/7
- 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
- Natsumeku
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Natsumeku
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ivoire de BalmainPierre BalmainNatsumekuPrissanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
36%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
aromatic58%
green44%
mossy30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
Notes
YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Natsumeku, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer97
Fall38
Winter14
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNatsumekuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,624
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,817
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerNatsumekuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIvoire 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…
Reviews →Natsumeku by Prissana opens with a tart, realistic burst of yuzu peel alongside bitter orange and zesty bergamot. The citrus introduction is sharp, rustic, and distinctively herbal rather than sugary or synthetic. As the initial brightness settles, a cooling breeze of camphor and clean lavender cuts through the zest, …
Reviews →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 Natsumeku?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Natsumeku?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Natsumeku 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Natsumeku?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Natsumeku 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ivoire de Balmain and Natsumeku smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot and Oakmoss.
Is Ivoire de Balmain or Natsumeku better for summer or winter?
For summer, Natsumeku is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Natsumeku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Natsumeku?
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. Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor.
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