Risala Special Blend vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 2 of 5 categories.
Risala Special BlendChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Risala Special Blend1/5
Ivoire de Balmain2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Risala Special Blend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
Risala Special BlendRisalaIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%
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 hate33%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRisala Special BlendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyThymeMandarin OrangeBergamotMagnoliaSaffronLilac
Heart
JasminePeachYlang YlangTuberoseOlibanumVioletBulgarian RoseCarnation
Base
LeatherIrisAmberSandalwoodMuskWoody NotesVanillaClove
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Carnation and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer14
Fall100
Winter71
Day25
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,853
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRisala Special Blend opens like a bright floral-fruity blend, with raspberry and citrus quickly meeting a dense bouquet of white florals, rose, and soft powder. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and smoother, bringing in leather, amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. It reads unisex with a slightly dressy feel, and it m…
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, Risala Special Blend or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 2 of 5 categories. Risala Special Blend is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Risala Special Blend for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Risala Special Blend or Ivoire de Balmain?
They last about the same: Risala Special Blend 71/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Risala Special Blend or Ivoire de Balmain?
Projection is very close: Risala Special Blend 64/100, Ivoire de Balmain 64/100 for sillage.
Do Risala Special Blend and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Carnation and Iris.
Is Risala Special Blend or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
Risala Special Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Risala Special Blend and Ivoire de Balmain?
Risala Special Blend has top notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Iris, Amber 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.
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