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    Ivoire de Balmain vs. Chanel N°19

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    Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Ivoire de Balmain wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ivoire de Balmain vs. Chanel N°19
    Ivoire de BalmainChanel N°19
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Cologne
    Launched19791970
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMichel Hy, Francis CamailHenri Robert
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesChamomileGalbanumBergamotViolet
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    RoseCarnationOrris RootCinnamonNutmegLily of the ValleyIris
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    SandalwoodVetiverOakmossTonka BeanAmberMuskIncense
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ivoire de Balmain vs. Chanel N°19
    Ivoire de BalmainChanel N°19
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    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