Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Roma Imperiale

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,656 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Roma Imperiale

Profumi del Forte

4.12189 votes

Rank #13,471 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Roma Imperiale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

Roma Imperiale2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Roma ImperialeProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

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

45%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

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%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. Durations are only published for Roma Imperiale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer51

Fall70

Winter51

Day100

Night34

Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,471

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRoma ImperialeHigher 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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Roma Imperiale by Profumi del Forte balances bright Italian citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2008, the scent opens with sunny mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, and an aromatic twist of green tomato leaf and warm cinnamon. At the center, white floral not…

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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 Roma Imperiale?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Roma Imperiale?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Roma Imperiale?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Roma Imperiale 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Roma Imperiale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Ivoire de Balmain or Roma Imperiale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Roma Imperiale?

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. Roma Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet and Ambergris.