Fragrance comparison

Paris Love vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,152 ratings analysed

Paris Love

Ulric de Varens

3.7345 votes

Rank #19,663 VanillaSweet

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16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,657 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris Love
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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.

Paris Love3/7

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris LoveUlric de Varens

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

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

22%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ 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 winnerParis LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

amber56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Raspberry

Heart1-3 hrs

VanillaNutmeg

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwood

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Paris Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParis LoveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 24%Work 20%Party 14%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#24,657

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Love opens with a fizzy splash of sweet raspberry that hits the air like pink spun sugar. That initial berry punch softens fast. Within ten minutes, warm nutmeg cuts through the sweetness, keeping the aroma from turning completely syrupy. A thick, comforting layer of creamy vanilla takes over the mid phase, swir…

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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, Paris Love or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris Love is rated 3.73/5 from 45 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Paris Love for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Paris Love or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Paris Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Love or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Paris Love 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Love and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Paris Love or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Love is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Love is the stronger pick. Paris Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Love and Ivoire de Balmain?

Paris Love has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.