The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and fresh spicy. Bergamot and lemon at the top, cardamom and ceylon cinnamon in the middle and musk and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2002
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Balle de Match 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 Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Balle de Match EDP
Balle de Match EDP comes from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €54, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Diesel Plus Plus Masculine but less than Carolina Herrera Chic and Dior Fahrenheit.
Is Balle de Match your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like cardamom and musk. Less obvious notes include lime, cinnamon and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Balle de Match through the year
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Diesel Plus Plus Masculine is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Balle de Match dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (9 shared notes), Carolina Herrera Chic (9 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (8 shared notes) and Diesel Plus Plus Masculine (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Balle de Match?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does Balle de Match last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2002.