Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Nephophile

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,139 ratings analysed

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,630 AromaticFresh Spicy

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9%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nephophile

Odyssey

3.8432 votes

Rank #22,412 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nephophile takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Nephophile
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain2/5

Nephophile3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

NephophileOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 76%

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

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNephophile

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNephophileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both floral

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

Top

VioletOzonic notesCarrot Seeds

Heart

RaspberryIrisAldehydes

Base

AmbretteVanillaAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesAldehydes and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex69

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,630

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,412

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNephophileHigher 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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Nephophile by Odyssey is a modern floral aldehyde scent that centers on airy violet and raspberry notes. It offers a clean yet playful character that feels both powdery and lightly sweet on the skin. Designed for everyday wear, this fragrance is best suited for those who enjoy a bright, easygoing personality in their …

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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 Nephophile?

Nephophile takes 3 of 5 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Nephophile is rated 3.84/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Nephophile for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Nephophile?

Nephophile lasts longest (Nephophile 74/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Nephophile?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Nephophile 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Nephophile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Iris.

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

Nephophile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Nephophile?

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. Nephophile has top notes of Violet, Ozonic notes and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris and Aldehydes, a base of Ambrette, Vanilla and Ambroxan.