Pierre Balmain H&M
How it smells
It smells mostly woody and white floral. Tonka bean and jasmine at the top, white woods and gardenia in the middle and Australian sandalwood and white musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
H&M 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 Pierre Balmain H&M
H&M comes from Pierre Balmain.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Tom Ford Black Orchid lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Australian sandalwood and white musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
H&M sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tom Ford Black Orchid spreads further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
More from Pierre Balmain
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
H&M price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €170. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Cacharel Noa and Bvlgari Splendida Jasmin Noir.
Perfumes that smell like H&M
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (5 shared notes), Cacharel Noa (3 shared notes), Bvlgari Splendida Jasmin Noir (3 shared notes) and Ulric De Varens Cotton Musk (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Black Orchid starts from €100.
Quick answers
Who would like H&M?
People who enjoy woody and white floral smells.
Can men wear H&M?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.