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Ivoire de Balmain

1979Men

aromatic up front, then fresh spicy, settling into herbal.

Ivoire de Balmain by Balmain Beauty is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Ivoire de Balmain was launched in 1979. Ivoire de Balmain was created by Michel Hy and Francis Camail. Top notes are Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum, Marigold, Asafoetida, Artemisia, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Violet; middle notes are Orris…

aromatic fresh spicy herbal woody

Noses: Michel Hy · Francis Camail

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum, Marigold, Asafoetida, Artemisia, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet
Heart· 2–4h
Orris Root, Narcissus, Carnation, Nutmeg, Turkish Rose, Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Cinnamon, Raspberry
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Incense, Patchouli, Labdanum, Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

82%

75%

69%

66%

60%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall36%Spring29%Winter19%Summer15%Day68%Night32%Wears female39%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

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Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Ivoire de Balmain smell like?

aromatic up front, then fresh spicy, settling into herbal. Dominant accords: aromatic, fresh spicy, herbal.

What notes are in Ivoire de Balmain?

Top: Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum, Marigold, Asafoetida, Artemisia, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet. Heart: Orris Root, Narcissus, Carnation, Nutmeg, Turkish Rose, Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Cinnamon, Raspberry. Base: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Incense, Patchouli, Labdanum, Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla.

How long does Ivoire de Balmain last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Ivoire de Balmain loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Ivoire de Balmain best for?

Fall is the top pick (36%). Spring is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Ivoire de Balmain?

Day wear leads at 68%. Night is a secondary pick at 32%.

Is Ivoire de Balmain for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 39% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Ivoire de Balmain?

Composed by Michel Hy and Francis Camail. Released in 1979.