Carbone de Balmain Eau de Parfum vs Police Potion For Him Eau de Parfum
Carbone de Balmain EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Police Potion For Him EDP
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.
A decent but not dazzling cheapie, ideal for extending a pricier favourite. If you're after a budget-friendly whiff of subdued cannabis and campfire, this does the job, but don't expect it to blow your socks off.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and unique profile make it suitable for casual wear or an intimate date. While it's not a powerhouse, its distinctiveness might be too much for a formal setting or a very conservative office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, aromatic, balsamic
Adds amber and cannabis, drops benzoin and fig
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.