The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lemon and bergamot. The heart brings ginger and sandalwood. On the skin it settles into vetiver and sandalwood. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Monsieur 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 Monsieur Balmain EDC in detail
Pierre Balmain is the house behind Monsieur Balmain EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like ginger and vetiver. Less obvious notes include bitter orange, rosemary and clary sage. Perfume fans rate it 4.25 out of 5.
Monsieur Balmain through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
When in the day to wear Monsieur Balmain
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Other Pierre Balmain perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Carbone de Balmain, Jolie Madame and Miss Balmain.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
If you like Monsieur Balmain, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (9 shared notes), Azzaro (8 shared notes) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (8 shared notes).
More questions
Does Monsieur Balmain last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear Monsieur Balmain?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1990.