Fragrance comparison

Rose d'Orient vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,109 ratings analysed

Rose d'Orient

Marc de la Morandiere

4.502 votes

Rank #55,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #23,919 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rose d'Orient
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rose d'Orient0/3

Ivoire de Balmain3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ivoire de Balmain
Sillage & projection: Ivoire de Balmain
Value for money: Not scored
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

Rose d'OrientMarc de la Morandiere

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 13%Want 67%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

rose84%

floral77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Turkish RosePeachRaspberryYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginian CedarLillacLily-of-the-ValleyVioletIrisSandalwoodGreen NotesEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rose d'Orient, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 28%Party 10%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose d'Orient by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a burst of velvety Turkish rose backed by tart raspberry and plush, sun-warmed peach flesh. It hits fast. A quick flash of cosmetic alcohol clears within three minutes, revealing an opulent bouquet of lilac, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery iris root. Soft sandalwood and …

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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, Rose d'Orient or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 3 of 3 categories. Rose d'Orient is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Rose d'Orient for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose d'Orient or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Rose d'Orient 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose d'Orient or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Rose d'Orient 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose d'Orient and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Rose d'Orient or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

Rose d'Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose d'Orient and Ivoire de Balmain?

Rose d'Orient has top notes of Turkish Rose, Peach, Raspberry and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, Lillac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.