Fragrance comparison

Vaslui vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

Vaslui

JAFRA

4.0010 votes

Rank #40,532 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #26,630 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vaslui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vaslui1/5

Ivoire de Balmain4/5

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

VasluiJAFRA

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 15%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 hate

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVasluiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Patchouli. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,630

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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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, Vaslui or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories. Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night 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, Vaslui or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Vaslui 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaslui or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Vaslui 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaslui and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Patchouli.

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

Vaslui suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaslui and Ivoire de Balmain?

Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar. 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.