How it smells
Main smell: woody and floral. It opens with pear and osmanthus, moves to orchid and iris and dries down to cashmere wood and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Extatic Balmain 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
About Balmain Extatic Balmain EDT
Extatic Balmain EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Which weather suits Extatic Balmain
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, winter, summer and fall. If you need something for fall, Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps is a better fit.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €52, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lalique but less than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
Extatic Balmain longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cashmere wood and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like orchid and cashmere wood. Less obvious notes include rose, jasmine and leather. Perfume fans rate it 3.75 out of 5.
Extatic Balmain dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (7 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes) and Lalique (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
Questions people ask
When did Extatic Balmain come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can men wear Extatic Balmain?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.