Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Nectaroma

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,114 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,050 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #42,567 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nectaroma
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain3/4

Nectaroma0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
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

NectaromaTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,050

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

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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Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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 Nectaroma?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Nectaroma?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Nectaroma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Nectaroma?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Nectaroma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Nectaroma smell similar?

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

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Nectaroma better for summer or winter?

Nectaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Nectaroma?

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. Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.