Ivoire de Balmain
Balmain BeautyEau de Parfum1979
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Ivoire de Balmain vs. Chanel N°19
Is Ivoire de Balmain better than Chanel N°19?
Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Ivoire de Balmain wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodRoseOakmossGalbanumBergamotMuskLily of the ValleyIris
woodyearthygreenfloralpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Ivoire de Balmain and Chanel N°19?
| Ivoire de Balmain | Chanel N°19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1979 | 1970 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Michel Hy, Francis Camail | Henri Robert |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Ivoire de Balmain and Chanel N°19 smell?
Ivoire de Balmain
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Woody
Earthy
Green
Floral
Powdery
Chanel N°19
Green
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ivoire de Balmain and Chanel N°19 share?
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumBergamotViolet
GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
Heart
RoseCarnationOrris RootCinnamonNutmegLily of the ValleyIris
IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodVetiverOakmossTonka BeanAmberMuskIncense
OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseCarnationChamomileOrris RootVioletLily of the ValleyIris
IrisJasmineHyacinthLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotNeroli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarwoodSandalwood
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Ivoire de Balmain and Chanel N°19 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ivoire de Balmain or Chanel N°19?
| Ivoire de Balmain | Chanel N°19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ivoire de Balmain and Chanel N°19?
Some fragrances whisper. This one knows exactly who it is. That aldehydic lift up top, the stuff that makes vintage Chanel so unmistakable, gives way to warm spice and powder.Ivoire de Balmain
Not a crowd-pleaser on first spray. The galbanum demands patience, the iris rewards it, and the leather-oakmoss drydown speaks fluent sophistication. Know what you're getting into.Chanel N°19
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