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Pierre Balmain

Designer

France

Monsieur Balmain

4.27446 ratings·Men·1990·Fresh Citrus

Opens with Lemon, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mint moves through Ginger, Sandalwood, Rosemary, Caraway, Nutmeg, Moss, Pepper, Thyme, Rose and settles into Vetiver, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Amber, Musk.

Perfumers

Calice Becker

Main Accords

citrusaromaticfresh spicywoodywarm spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

citrus
100%
aromatic
80%
fresh spicy
59%
woody
39%
warm spicy
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Basil

Basil

Bergamot

Bergamot

Bitter Orange

Bitter Orange

Lavender

Lavender

Lemon

Lemon

Mint

Mint

Heart Notes

caraway

caraway

carnation

carnation

cyclamen

cyclamen

Ginger

Ginger

Jasmine

Jasmine

Lemongrass

Lemongrass

Moss

Moss

nutmeg

nutmeg

Pepper

Pepper

Rose

Rose

Rosemary

Rosemary

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Thyme

Thyme

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Cedar

Cedar

clary sage

clary sage

Leather

Leather

Musk

Musk

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

97%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Vent Vert

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Vent Vert

Green
Baime

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Aromatic Fougere
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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Community

What People Think

4.27

446 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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