204 community ratings

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

1980WomenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
204 ratings

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.

How does it perform?

From 155 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Aldehydes

Asafoetida

Lemon Tagetes Chamomile Violet Artemisia Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Lily of the valley Carnation Neroli Narcissus Nutmeg Orris root Pepper Turkish rose Jasmine Ylang-ylang Cinnamon

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Amber Sandalwood Patchouli Tonka bean Frankincense Musk Vanilla Raspberry Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Earthy

What does Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.