Fragrance comparison

My Diamond vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,164 ratings analysed

My Diamond

Pascal Morabito

3.8657 votes

Rank #35,715 FloralPowdery

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16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,450 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.

My Diamond
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and 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.

My Diamond2/7

Ivoire de Balmain5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ivoire de Balmain
Community sentiment: Ivoire de Balmain
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: My Diamond
Versatility: My Diamond
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

My DiamondPascal Morabito

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

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

19%Love

58%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMy DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

iris77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacMagnoliaLimewood

Heart

VioletTuberoseCarnationNutmeg

Base

IrisAmberMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Nutmeg, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall86

Winter41

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMy DiamondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,450

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito My Diamond opens with a crisp burst of limewood paired with sweet magnolia and dewy lilac. Within ten minutes, the initial zesty brightness fades into a soft, velvety heart where powdery violet and delicate tuberose dominate. A pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth alongside spicy carnation, keeping the f…

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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, My Diamond or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. My Diamond is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose My Diamond for a floral and powdery character. Wins on 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, My Diamond or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, My Diamond 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Diamond or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, My Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Diamond and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Nutmeg, Iris and Musk.

Is My Diamond or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in My Diamond and Ivoire de Balmain?

My Diamond has top notes of Lilac, Magnolia and Limewood, heart notes of Violet, Tuberose, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Iris, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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.