What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is tarragon and mint. The heart brings leather and vetiver. On the skin it settles into vanilla and musk. Overall it smells aromatic and leather.
- Came out
- 1994
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Baladin 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 Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Baladin EDP
Baladin EDP comes from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How far Baladin spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Memo Paris Iberian Leather and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Baladin longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Memo Paris Iberian Leather and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by leather and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and leather smells and notes like leather and vanilla. Less obvious notes include rosemary and styrax. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €54. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Memo Paris Iberian Leather.
Baladin dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (5 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (5 shared notes), Memo Paris Iberian Leather (6 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Quick answers
Can I wear Baladin to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Baladin?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1994.