The smell in short
Main smell: aromatic and citrus. It opens with bergamot and lime, moves to lavender and nutmeg and dries down to vetiver and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 1993
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Carbon 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 Byblos Carbon EDT
Byblos is the house behind Carbon EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Longevity on skin
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. It lasts about as long as Lacoste and Azzaro. Base notes like vetiver and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from Byblos
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Ghiaccio, Cielo and Bamboo.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €13. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lacoste and Azzaro.
Carbon: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How far Carbon spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex.
Perfumes that smell like Carbon
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (6 shared notes), Azzaro (7 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (7 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (8 shared notes).
More questions
Who would like Carbon?
People who enjoy aromatic and citrus smells.
When did Carbon come out?
It came out in 1993.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.