Ivoire de Balmain Pierre Balmain is a chypre floral 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, calendula, asafoetida, artemisia, bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and violet; middle notes are orris root, clove (flower), narcissus, nutmeg, pepper, turkish rose, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley, neroli, cinnamon and raspberry; base notes are oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, incense, labdanum, patchouli, musk, tonka bean, amber and vanilla. Main accords: aromatic, fresh spicy, herbal, woody, floral, earthy, green, balsamic, powdery, warm spicy.