Fragrance comparison

Terra vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,344 ratings analysed

4 wins

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,882 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,450 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Terra4/7

Ivoire de Balmain3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TerraByblos

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

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

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#26,450

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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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, Terra or Ivoire de Balmain?

Terra takes 4 of 7 categories. Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Terra or Ivoire de Balmain?

They last about the same: Terra 72/100, Ivoire de Balmain 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Terra or Ivoire de Balmain?

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

Do Terra and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Terra or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Terra and Ivoire de Balmain?

Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope. 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.