Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Petale d'Ambre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,193 ratings analysed

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale d'Ambre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain2/7

Petale d'Ambre5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Petale d'AmbreZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

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

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPetale d'Ambre

SillagePetale d'Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli. 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–

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,095

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher 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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Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ivoire de Balmain or Petale d'Ambre?

Petale d'Ambre takes 5 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Petale d'Ambre?

Petale d'Ambre lasts longest (Petale d'Ambre 76/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Petale d'Ambre?

Projection is very close: Petale d'Ambre 65/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100 for sillage.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Petale d'Ambre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Petale d'Ambre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petale d'Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Petale d'Ambre?

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. Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood.