What does it smell like?
It smells mostly leather and ozonic. Saffron and nutmeg at the top, violet leaf and leather in the middle and tonka bean and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Homme 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 Balmain Homme EDT
Homme EDT is made by Balmain. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by ozonic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and ozonic smells and notes like violet leaf and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include bergamot and moss. Perfume fans rate it 3.71 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring.
Is Homme long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tonka bean and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Homme
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Dior Fahrenheit is a lighter match.
If you like Homme, try these
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes), Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (5 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti starts from €26.
Quick answers
When did Homme come out?
It came out in 2015.
Is Homme expensive?
It is mid priced: about €55 in Europe.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.