Shocking You
SchiaparelliParfum1976
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Shocking You vs. Ivoire de Balmain
Is Shocking You better than Ivoire de Balmain?
Shocking You rates higher with the community, while Ivoire de Balmain wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OakmossAldehydesIrisGalbanumMuskLily of the ValleyBergamotRoseSandalwood
floralgreenaromaticwoodyearthy
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 Shocking You and Ivoire de Balmain?
| Shocking You | Ivoire de Balmain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1976 | 1979 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Michel Hy, Francis Camail |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shocking You and Ivoire de Balmain smell?
Shocking You
Floral
Green
White Floral
Rose
Aromatic
Citrus
Aldehydic
Fresh
Ivoire de Balmain
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Woody
Earthy
Green
Floral
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shocking You and Ivoire de Balmain share?
Top
HyacinthAldehydesGalbanumBergamotNeroli
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumBergamotViolet
Heart
CloveJasmineIrisLily of the ValleyRoseYlang-YlangRaspberry
RoseCarnationOrris RootCinnamonNutmegLily of the ValleyIris
Base
OakmossBenzoinLeatherMuskCedarSandalwood
SandalwoodVetiverOakmossTonka BeanAmberMuskIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HyacinthJasmineIrisLily of the ValleyRoseYlang-Ylang
RoseCarnationChamomileOrris RootVioletLily of the ValleyIris
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
Bergamot
Spicy Notes
Clove
CinnamonNutmeg
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Sandalwood
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Tonka Bean
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Shocking You and Ivoire de Balmain work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shocking You or Ivoire de Balmain?
| Shocking You | Ivoire de Balmain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shocking You and Ivoire de Balmain?
The aldehydic lift is a 70s signature, not everyone wants that sparkle. But for those who crave green florals with real backbone, it is exactly the provocation worth wearing.Shocking You
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
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