Ivoire de Balmain
Balmain BeautyEau de Parfum1979
Side by side
Ivoire de Balmain vs. Shalimar
Is Ivoire de Balmain better than Shalimar?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
RoseBergamotTonka BeanIris
woodypowderybalsamicwarm spicy
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 Shalimar?
| Ivoire de Balmain | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1979 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michel Hy, Francis Camail | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Ivoire de Balmain and Shalimar smell?
Ivoire de Balmain
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Woody
Earthy
Green
Floral
Powdery
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ivoire de Balmain and Shalimar share?
Top
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumBergamotViolet
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
RoseCarnationOrris RootCinnamonNutmegLily of the ValleyIris
IrisJasmineRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverOakmossTonka BeanAmberMuskIncense
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseCarnationChamomileOrris RootVioletLily of the ValleyIris
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
VanillaTonka bean
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Balsamic notes
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Ivoire de Balmain and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ivoire de Balmain or Shalimar?
| Ivoire de Balmain | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ivoire de Balmain and Shalimar?
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
Shalimar is aldehydic history bottled, but it remains surprisingly Intimate on skin. The opening feels bright, the heart powdery and romantic, and the drydown is just plain cuddly.Shalimar
The hunt
Where to buy Ivoire de Balmain and Shalimar
| Ivoire de Balmain | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $110.00ecosmetics |
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