Fragrance comparison

Ivoire de Balmain vs Tuvara

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,138 ratings analysed

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,067 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tuvara

Tuvaché · 1948

4.6131 votes

Rank #18,977 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuvara takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Tuvara
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ivoire de Balmain0/7

Tuvara6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tuvara
Community sentiment: Tuvara
Longevity: Tuvara
Sillage & projection: Tuvara
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Tuvara
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tuvara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

TuvaraTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerTuvaraRating 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

71%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerTuvaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTuvara

SillageTuvara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderChamomileAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseYlang-YlangGeraniumJasminePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhSandalwoodOakmossMuskVetiverLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Chamomile, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Tuvara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring9

Summer36

Fall82

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerTuvaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 34%Casual 29%Party 24%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,067

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1948

Reviews12

Category winnerTuvaraHigher 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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Tuvara by Tuvaché is a dry, resinous spice bomb from 1948 built for crisp autumn afternoons and freezing winter nights. The first spray delivers an unapologetic slap of bitter chamomile, sharp lavender, and sparkling aldehydes before warming up on skin. You immediately notice dark frankincense, smoky myrrh, and dusty …

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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 Tuvara?

Tuvara takes 6 of 7 categories. Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes; Tuvara is rated 4.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Tuvara for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ivoire de Balmain or Tuvara?

Tuvara lasts longest (Tuvara 82/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ivoire de Balmain or Tuvara?

Tuvara projects furthest (Tuvara 79/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ivoire de Balmain and Tuvara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Chamomile, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

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

For summer, Tuvara is the stronger pick. For winter, Tuvara is the stronger pick. Tuvara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ivoire de Balmain and Tuvara?

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. Tuvara has top notes of Lavender, Chamomile, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk.