Fragrance comparison

Roma Imperiale vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

Roma Imperiale

Profumi del Forte

4.12189 votes

Rank #13,471 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #25,624 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roma Imperiale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Roma Imperiale2/7

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roma ImperialeProfumi del Forte

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

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

41%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

42%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Roma Imperiale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall70

Winter51

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,471

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,624

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoma ImperialeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roma Imperiale by Profumi del Forte balances bright Italian citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2008, the scent opens with sunny mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, and an aromatic twist of green tomato leaf and warm cinnamon. At the center, white floral not…

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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, Roma Imperiale or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roma Imperiale or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roma Imperiale or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Roma Imperiale 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roma Imperiale and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Turkish Rose.

Is Roma Imperiale or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roma Imperiale and Ivoire de Balmain?

Roma Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet and Ambergris. 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.