Ivoire Eau de Parfum bottle Ivoire
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Ombre Mercure Eau de Parfum bottle Ombre Mercure

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ivoire
If you're after a clean, sophisticated, soapy scent that exudes timeless elegance without screaming for attention, Ivoire is an absolute gem. A real love-it-or-hate-it for some; for others, it's a classy office staple that evokes pure comfort. Prepare to search for it, though - this beauty's been cruelly discontinued.
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Our Verdict - Ombre Mercure
A divisive take on a powdery floral, Ombre Mercure is either a velvety, luxurious violet dream or a soapy, medicinal scrubber. Fans adore its sophisticated, 'makeup bag' vibe, while detractors find it too old-fashioned or simply unpleasant. It's a statement, not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 0%
Floral 28% 27%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 23% 24%
Sweet 18% 22%
Warm 2% 5%
Woody 19% 13%
Earthy 17% 14%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 14% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ivoire EdP
Ombre Mercure EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 36% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 33% vs 20%
Rose 24% vs 12%
Ylang-Ylang 21% vs 14%
Jasmine 20% vs 10%
Only in Ombre Mercure
Violet 22% Orris 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 21% vs 22%
Vanilla 20% vs 23%

Accords

Ivoire Ombre Mercure
100%
Woody
77%
67%
Powdery
100%
98%
Green
78%
Iris
87%
77%
Aromatic
54%
Violet Floral
76%
72%
Earthy
58%
69%
Ozonic
52%
60%
Rose
58%
Aquatic
Amber
57%
Vanilla
56%
Floral
50%
Woody shared
100%
77%
Powdery shared
67%
100%
98%
Iris shared
78%
87%
77%
Violet Floral shared
54%
76%
Earthy shared
72%
58%
Ozonic shared
69%
52%
60%
58%
57%
56%
50%

Performance

Ivoire Ombre Mercure
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ivoire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its clean, soft, and long-lasting nature, Ivoire is highly praised as an office-safe fragrance that won't offend. Its elegant and sophisticated profile makes it suitable for formal settings and casual wear, though its soapy character might not be everyone's first choice for a romantic date or active sport.

Ombre Mercure

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated powdery floral profile make it suitable for dates and formal events. While some find it too opulent for everyday wear, its warm and comforting drydown can lend itself to casual outings, though its intensity lowers its office appropriateness.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Iris, Woody accords and Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ivoire
Ombre Mercure
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