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Ivoire de Balmain (1980) vs Grey Flannel

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) and Grey Flannel overlap 48% in notes and accords; 8 notes appear in both. Ivoire de Balmain (1980) rates higher with the community: 7.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Grey Flannel.

At a glance

Ivoire de Balmain (1980)Grey Flannel
BrandBalmainGeoffrey Beene
Release year19801975
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
7.5/10204 votes
7.2/10850 votes
Longevity
7.9/10
7.6/10
Sillage
7.3/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
Ivoire de Balmain (1980)Grey Flannel
Autumn30%32%
Spring30%29%
Winter19%21%
Summer21%18%
Occasions
Ivoire de Balmain (1980)Grey Flannel
Daytime21%23%
Casual19%22%
Office18%22%
Evening21%15%
Nighttime20%13%

Notes

In both

  • Lemon
  • Violet
  • Bergamot
  • Neroli
  • Narcissus
  • Vetiver
  • Tonka bean
  • Oakmoss

Ivoire de Balmain (1980)

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Aldehydes
  • Asafoetida
  • Tagetes
  • Chamomile
  • Artemisia
  • Lily of the valley
  • Carnation
  • Nutmeg
  • Orris root
  • Pepper
  • Turkish rose
  • Jasmine
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Cinnamon
  • Amber
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Frankincense
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Raspberry

Grey Flannel

Only in this one

  • Galbanum
  • Petitgrain
  • Geranium
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Sage
  • Mimosa
  • Cedar
  • Almond

Accords

Ivoire de Balmain (1980)

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Grey Flannel

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) lasts longer: longevity 7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for Grey Flannel.

Which one projects more?

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 7.0/10 for Grey Flannel.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 19% of the season votes for Ivoire de Balmain (1980) and 21% for Grey Flannel.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 21% of the season votes for Ivoire de Balmain (1980) and 18% for Grey Flannel.

Which one is rated higher?

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) is rated higher: 7.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Grey Flannel.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lemon, Violet, Bergamot, Neroli, Narcissus, Vetiver, Tonka bean, Oakmoss.