What does it smell like?
Main smell: amber and gourmand. It opens with lavender and bergamot, moves to Brazilian rosewood and carnation and dries down to labdanum and benzoin.
- Came out
- 1972
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ho Hang 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
A closer look at Balenciaga Ho Hang EDC
Ho Hang EDC is made by Balenciaga. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Ho Hang longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur. Base notes like labdanum and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
More from Balenciaga
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Florabotanica, Paris and Pour Homme.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Gisada Ambassador Intense.
How far Ho Hang spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Ho Hang dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (12 shared notes), Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (12 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (13 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur starts from €26.
Questions people ask
Who would like Ho Hang?
People who enjoy amber and gourmand smells.
When did Ho Hang come out?
It came out in 1972.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.