Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Paradise Lys

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,264 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,624 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

Paradise Lys2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

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

19%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Category winnerParadise LysMost 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#25,624

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParadise LysHigher 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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Paradise Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume released in 2009. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous marigold, delivering immediate sunny freshness. As the bright citrus mellows, the scent reveals a lush heart centered around green a…

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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 Paradise Lys?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Paradise Lys?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Paradise Lys?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Paradise Lys smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Paradise Lys better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Paradise Lys?

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. Paradise Lys has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Marigold, heart notes of Raspberry, Green Apple, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.