Pierre Balmain de Balmain
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is galbanum and currant buds. The heart brings iris and rose. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and vetiver. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
de 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
Pierre Balmain de Balmain in detail
de Balmain comes from Pierre Balmain.
More from Pierre Balmain
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
Is de Balmain your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like iris and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel and Ulric De Varens Varensia spread further.
When in the day to wear de Balmain
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.
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. It lasts longer than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel and Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
de Balmain dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (7 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (7 shared notes), Ulric De Varens Varensia (7 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
Questions people ask
Can men wear de Balmain?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did de Balmain come out?
It came out in 1998.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.