Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Opera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,112 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,556 AromaticFresh Spicy

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Opera

Milestone Perfumes

3.805 votes

Rank #63,109 WoodySweet

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.
Opera
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain3/4

Opera1/4

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

OperaMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 14%Want 19%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOperaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

musky77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Turkish RoseFruits

Heart

Ylang-YlangLeatherNutmegAmber

Base

Haitian VetiverVirginia CedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,556

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,109

PerfumerNot listed

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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Opera by Milestone Perfumes introduces itself with a loud blast of Turkish Rose and mixed synthetic fruits, making an immediate statement that leans towards heavy, vintage aesthetics. Within minutes, the initial sweetness yields to a dry, textured heart where ylang-ylang and a rugged leather accord take control, suppo…

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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 Opera?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 4 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Opera is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Opera for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Opera?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Opera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Opera?

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

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Opera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver.

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

Opera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Opera?

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. Opera has top notes of Turkish Rose and Fruits, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Leather, Nutmeg and Amber, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.