Knize Two vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Two takes 4 of 7 categories.
Knize TwoChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Knize Two4/7
Ivoire de Balmain3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Knize Two
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Knize Two
- Versatility
- Knize Two
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Two
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize TwoKnizeIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
87 votes
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Two
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TwoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both green, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain
Heart
VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKnize TwoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,695
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…
Reviews →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…
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, Knize Two or Ivoire de Balmain?
Knize Two takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Knize Two or Ivoire de Balmain?
They last about the same: Knize Two 73/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Knize Two or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Two and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Iris.
Is Knize Two or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Two and Ivoire de Balmain?
Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber. 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.
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