Vik vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vik1/5
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
- Vik
- 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
VikDottiIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%
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 hate46%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 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
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVikBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Damask Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
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#55,539
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,448
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …
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, Vik or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 5 categories. Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, 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, Vik or Ivoire de Balmain?
They last about the same: Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Vik 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vik or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vik and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Damask Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Labdanum.
Is Vik or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vik and Ivoire de Balmain?
Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin. 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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