Pierre Balmain Ivoire de Balmain
How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and fresh spicy. Aldehydes and chamomile at the top, orris root and narcissus in the middle and oakmoss and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 1979
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ivoire de Balmain notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Pierre Balmain Ivoire de Balmain
Ivoire de Balmain is made by Pierre Balmain.
How far Ivoire de Balmain spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Is Ivoire de Balmain your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and herbal. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like orris root and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include galbanum, carnation and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Dior Fahrenheit.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Nino Cerruti 1881. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Pierre Balmain perfumes worth knowing
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
More from this line
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2000 and 2012.
Perfumes that smell like Ivoire de Balmain
These perfumes have a close smell: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (14 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (14 shared notes), Ungaro Diva (16 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (14 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Ivoire de Balmain come out?
It came out in 1979.
Is Ivoire de Balmain better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.