Fragrance comparison

Whisky Origin vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

Whisky Origin

Evaflor

3.8074 votes

Rank #15,155 CitrusAmber

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #23,665 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Whisky Origin
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Whisky Origin3/7

Ivoire de Balmain4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky OriginEvaflor

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 28%Want 24%

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

24%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

74 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIvoire de Balmain

SillageIvoire de Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWhisky OriginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesSea Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperNeroliCedar

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pepper, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Whisky Origin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer57

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhisky OriginMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex17

Women7

Casual 35%Work 28%Date 20%Party 18%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,665

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhisky OriginHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky Origin by Evaflor delivers a bright, surprising collision of crisp marine aldehydes and cozy amber warmth. The first spray releases zesty mandarin orange and breezy sea notes with a sharp burst of citrus freshness. Within minutes, the aquatic bite yields to a spicy heart of black pepper, aromatic neroli, and dr…

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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, Whisky Origin or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Whisky Origin is rated 3.80/5 from 74 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Whisky Origin for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Origin or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Whisky Origin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Origin or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Whisky Origin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Origin and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pepper, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is Whisky Origin or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Whisky Origin and Ivoire de Balmain?

Whisky Origin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Sea Notes, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver 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.