Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs No. 1 Twist Chamomile

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,129 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,712 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

No. 1 Twist Chamomile

Clive Christian

4.1822 votes

Rank #52,369 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
No. 1 Twist Chamomile
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain4/4

No. 1 Twist Chamomile0/4

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

No. 1 Twist ChamomileClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

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

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

woody100%

yellow floral92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, floral 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 to 30 minutes

ChamomileNutmegLimePimento

Heart2 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Nutmeg, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Chamomile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,712

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,369

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

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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No. 1 Twist Chamomile by Clive Christian pairs an unexpected herbal freshness with a rich, classical floral heart and a warm woody base. The opening reveals crisp lime and soothing chamomile, seasoned with dry nutmeg and a gentle kick of pimento. Soon after, the scent broadens into a golden floral core of sweet ylang-…

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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 No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 4 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; No. 1 Twist Chamomile is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose No. 1 Twist Chamomile for a woody and yellow floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, No. 1 Twist Chamomile 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and No. 1 Twist Chamomile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and herbal accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Nutmeg, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or No. 1 Twist Chamomile better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Twist Chamomile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and No. 1 Twist Chamomile?

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. No. 1 Twist Chamomile has top notes of Chamomile, Nutmeg, Lime and Pimento, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.