Ivoire de Balmain vs No1 Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No1 Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No1 IrisChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain3/7
No1 Iris4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- No1 Iris
- Community sentiment
- No1 Iris
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- No1 Iris
- Value for money
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Versatility
- No1 Iris
- 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 BalmainNo1 IrisPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.46/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerNo1 IrisRating 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
54%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNo1 IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageNo1 Iris
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%
woody100%
iris92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
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
IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIris, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for No1 Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer21
Fall50
Winter29
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNo1 IrisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,867
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher 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 →Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…
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 No1 Iris?
No1 Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or No1 Iris?
They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, No1 Iris 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or No1 Iris?
No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ivoire de Balmain and No1 Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.
Is Ivoire de Balmain or No1 Iris better for summer or winter?
For summer, No1 Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and No1 Iris?
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. No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense.
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