Ivyme
HermeticaEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Ivyme vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Ivyme better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Ivyme projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskBlackcurrantJasmineBergamot
greenfreshwoodyfloralaromatic
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 Ivyme and Bal d'Afrique?
| Ivyme | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ivyme and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Ivyme
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Rose
Woody
Ozonic
Floral
Aromatic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ivyme and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
IvyBlackcurrantBergamotGalbanum
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineMoss
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
MuskAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Green Notes
Ivy
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Ivyme and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ivyme or Bal d'Afrique?
| Ivyme | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ivyme and Bal d'Afrique?
This is the fragrance for someone who's tired of performance. Just you. It's for those who want scent to be personal, intimate, something that stays close rather than announcing itself.Ivyme
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
The hunt
Where to buy Ivyme and Bal d'Afrique
| Ivyme | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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