Pierre Balmain Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and black pepper. The heart brings cardamom and iris. On the skin it settles into cedar and iris. Overall it smells woody and powdery.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer 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 Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer in detail
Pierre Balmain is the house behind Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada L'Homme and Roja Dove Roja Oceania.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €37. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Prada L'Homme and Roja Dove Roja Oceania.
More from Pierre Balmain
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
Is Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and iris. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like cardamom and cedar. Less obvious notes include geranium, nutmeg and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter.
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Questions people ask
When did Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can men wear Eau d'Ete de Balmain Summer?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.