Ivoire de Balmain vs Prophecy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prophecy takes 5 of 7 categories.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
ProphecyChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain2/7
Prophecy5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Prophecy
- Community sentiment
- Prophecy
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Prophecy
- Versatility
- Prophecy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prophecy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ivoire de BalmainPierre BalmainProphecyPrince MatchabelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.43/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%
Category winnerProphecyRating 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
57%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerProphecyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerProphecyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
white floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesLilyPepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Turkish Rose and Pepper. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer73
Fall80
Winter93
Day100
Night74
Category winnerProphecyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,624
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,064
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerProphecyHigher 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 →Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…
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 Prophecy?
Prophecy takes 5 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Prophecy?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Prophecy 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Prophecy?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Prophecy 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ivoire de Balmain and Prophecy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Turkish Rose and Pepper.
Is Ivoire de Balmain or Prophecy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Prophecy is the stronger pick. For winter, Prophecy is the stronger pick. Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Prophecy?
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. Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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