Fragrance comparison

Mongolian Mriga vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,159 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mongolian Mriga

Prin

4.3752 votes

Rank #12,619 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,624 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mongolian Mriga takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Mongolian Mriga6/7

Ivoire de Balmain1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mongolian MrigaPrin

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMongolian MrigaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerMongolian MrigaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMongolian Mriga

SillageMongolian Mriga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

balsamic50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskSugandha KokilaBlack hemlock or TsugaBalsam FirAgarwood (Oud)Pine tarChoya RalCuminPine needlesClary SageCostusVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMusk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mongolian Mriga, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer21

Fall84

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMongolian MrigaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,619

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#25,624

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMongolian MrigaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mongolian Mriga by Prin presents a deep, raw take on animalic perfumery centered on natural musk. From the initial spray, resinous pine needles, balsam fir, and dark pine tar merge with an earthy undercurrent of vetiver and oakmoss. Bright sparks of bergamot and yuzu lift the opening, while warm spices like cumin and …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mongolian Mriga or Ivoire de Balmain?

Mongolian Mriga takes 6 of 7 categories. Mongolian Mriga is rated 4.37/5 from 52 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Mongolian Mriga for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mongolian Mriga or Ivoire de Balmain?

Mongolian Mriga lasts longest (Mongolian Mriga 81/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mongolian Mriga or Ivoire de Balmain?

Mongolian Mriga projects furthest (Mongolian Mriga 68/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mongolian Mriga and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Mongolian Mriga or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mongolian Mriga and Ivoire de Balmain?

Mongolian Mriga features Musk, Sugandha Kokila, Black hemlock or Tsuga, Balsam Fir and Agarwood (Oud). 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.