Paradox vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories.
ParadoxChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Paradox2/7
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
- Paradox
- Versatility
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paradox
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ParadoxJacomoIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 249 votes
Have 34%Had 66%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 hate27%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
233 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
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParadoxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MelonSea NotesCassisMarigoldCardamomItalian Mandarin
Heart
CypressGalbanumYlang-YlangCedarJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
CaramelPatchouliVanillaTahitian VetiverSandalwoodMusk
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,376
PerfumerDaniel Moliere
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#26,630
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParadoxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParadox by Jacomo balances fruity melon and sea notes against a grounding woody heart. This 1998 release sits between a classic floral and an aromatic composition, feeling most at home in crisp spring weather. It offers a distinct, unconventional profile for women who prefer a departure from standard sugary scents for…
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, Paradox or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Paradox is rated 3.77/5 from 249 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Paradox for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Paradox or Ivoire de Balmain?
They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Paradox 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Paradox or Ivoire de Balmain?
Projection is very close: Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Paradox 62/100 for sillage.
Do Paradox and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Marigold, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.
Is Paradox or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradox is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradox and Ivoire de Balmain?
Paradox has top notes of Melon, Sea Notes, Cassis and Marigold, heart notes of Cypress, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Vanilla and Tahitian Vetiver. 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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