Carbone de Balmain
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Wasla
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive ghost of a perfume. You're either going to get a sophisticated, smoky resin masterpiece, or a very expensive pencil-shaving accord. Proceed with caution and don't blind-buy, even if it's discontinued.
This perfume is a bit of a mystery, with no real community buzz yet. If it ever sees the light of day, expect a surprisingly complex profile that could be a sleeper hit for niche lovers, if Omanluxury ever gets around to, well, releasing it properly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 4% |
| Floral | 1% | 4% |
| Fruity | 5% | 6% |
| Green | 24% | 15% |
| Sweet | 13% | 12% |
| Warm | 25% | 21% |
| Woody | 14% | 16% |
| Earthy | 13% | 21% |
| Animalic | 7% | 7% |
| Fresh | 16% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its blend of incense, pepper, and woody notes makes it more suited for evenings and cooler weather. While some find it discreet enough for office wear, its unique and occasionally bold character leans towards date nights and formal events, with strong sillage reports making it less ideal for close quarters.
Seasons
Occasions
The bold, warm spicy and woody character, especially with the unique gunpowder note, makes this more suited for evening and intimate settings rather than a typical office environment. It leans into date night or formal events where it can make a statement without being overbearing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Fig, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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