Fragrance comparison

Misia Eau de Parfum vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,072 ratings analysed

Misia Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.04965 votes

Rank #29,339 PowderyViolet

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11%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,766 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 6 of 7 categories.

Misia Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Misia Eau de Parfum1/7

Ivoire de Balmain6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Misia Eau de ParfumChanel

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 965 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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 hate

44%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

965 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

fruity84%

iris77%

fresh69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryTurkish RoseGrasse RosePeach

Base6-10 hrs

VioletPowdery NotesOrris RootLeatherVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Turkish Rose, Orris Root and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Misia Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMisia Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Work 37%Date 32%Casual 21%Party 11%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,339

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,766

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Misia Eau de Parfum centers around an unapologetic vintage cosmetic scent. You get an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes and chilled litchi that clears out within fifteen minutes. What follows is a dense, nostalgic cloud of candied parma violet, velvety Turkish rose, and buttery orris root. It smells unmist…

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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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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, Misia Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 6 of 7 categories. Misia Eau de Parfum is rated 4.04/5 from 965 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Misia Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Misia Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misia Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Misia Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Misia Eau de Parfum and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Turkish Rose, Orris Root and Tonka Bean.

Is Misia Eau de Parfum or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misia Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Misia Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Misia Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Misia Eau de Parfum and Ivoire de Balmain?

Misia Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes and Litchi, heart notes of Raspberry, Turkish Rose, Grasse Rose and Peach, a base of Violet, Powdery Notes, Orris Root and Leather. 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.