Why Not a Fougère vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 6 of 7 categories.
Why Not a FougèreChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Why Not a Fougère1/7
Ivoire de Balmain6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Versatility
- Why Not a Fougère
- 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
Why Not a FougèreMark BuxtonIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
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 hate19%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 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
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIvoire de BalmainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Chamomile, Patchouli and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Why Not a Fougère, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer73
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,828
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#25,107
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWhy Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton presents an unconventional, modern twist on traditional barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles, brightened by spicy pink pepper, angelica, and juicy pear. As the scent settles, a soothing heart emerges …
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, Why Not a Fougère or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 6 of 7 categories. Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. 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, Why Not a Fougère or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Why Not a Fougère 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Why Not a Fougère or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Why Not a Fougère and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Chamomile, Patchouli and Narcissus.
Is Why Not a Fougère or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Why Not a Fougère and Ivoire de Balmain?
Why Not a Fougère has top notes of Cedar Needles, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Narcissus, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean. 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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