Pierre Balmain Miss Balmain
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly earthy and aromatic. Aldehydes and coriander at the top, carnation and narcissus in the middle and leather and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1967
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Miss 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
About Pierre Balmain Miss Balmain
Miss Balmain is made by Pierre Balmain.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Miss Balmain?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
More from Pierre Balmain
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
Miss Balmain price and value
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros but less than Dior Fahrenheit.
Its style
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by aromatic and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and aromatic smells and notes like carnation and leather. Less obvious notes include gardenia, orris root and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.22 out of 5.
If you like Miss Balmain, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabochard (11 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes), Gucci No 3 (12 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabochard starts from €28.
Quick answers
When did Miss Balmain come out?
It came out in 1967.
Is Miss Balmain good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.