Fragrance comparison

Witch vs Ivoire de Balmain

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,108 ratings analysed

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,368 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Ivoire de Balmain

Pierre Balmain

4.131,107 votes

Rank #24,181 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 1 of 1 categories.

Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Ivoire de Balmain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Witch0/1

Ivoire de Balmain1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

WitchG Parfums

Ivoire de BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,368

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,181

PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Witch or Ivoire de Balmain?

Ivoire de Balmain takes 1 of 1 categories. Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Witch and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Oakmoss.

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

Witch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Witch and Ivoire de Balmain?

Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, Pineapple and Patchouli. 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.