From the Garden Eau de Toilette vs Balmain de Balmain Eau de Parfum

From the Garden

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	1998
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - From the Garden

A joyful and realistic green scent that captures the sensation of crushing tomato leaves between your fingers, From the Garden is crisp, lively, and perfect for those who crave a natural, outdoor escape.

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Our Verdict - Balmain de Balmain

Balmain de Balmain is a divisive classic, a green chypre that's either a sharp, sophisticated masterpiece or a challenging, unisex green blast. It's not for everyone, but if you appreciate a bone-dry, aromatic experience, you're in for a treat.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	6%
Floral	24%	26%
Fruity	2%	3%
Green	22%	23%
Sweet	12%	10%
Warm	3%	6%
Woody	15%	19%
Earthy	29%	25%
Animalic	0%	1%
Fresh	13%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

From the Garden EdT

Balmain de Balmain EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Tomato Leaf 56% Mandarin 44%

Top Notes

Galbanum 30% Redcurrant Leaf 28% Bergamot 23% Pepper 19%

Heart Notes

Geranium 100%

Heart Notes

Iris 30% Rose 24% Violet 23% Jasmine 23%

Base Notes

Patchouli 100%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 34% Vetiver 27% Patchouli 21% Sandalwood 18%

Only in From the Garden

Tomato Leaf 56% Mandarin 44%

Only in Balmain de Balmain

Galbanum 30% Redcurrant Leaf 28% Bergamot 23% Pepper 19%

Only in From the Garden

Geranium 100%

Only in Balmain de Balmain

Iris 30% Rose 24% Violet 23% Jasmine 23%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 100% vs 20%

Only in Balmain de Balmain

Oakmoss 34% Vetiver 27% Sandalwood 18%

Accords

From the Garden Balmain de Balmain

100%

Green

94%

80%

Aromatic

100%

Woody

96%

60%

Earthy

93%

85%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Mossy

67%

65%

Citrus

54%

Powdery

55%

Fruity

51%

Soft Spicy

49%

40%

Floral

Green shared

100%

94%

Aromatic shared

80%

100%

Woody

96%

Earthy shared

60%

93%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

58%

Mossy

67%

Citrus shared

65%

54%

Powdery

55%

Fruity

51%

Soft Spicy

49%

Floral

40%

Performance

From the Garden Balmain de Balmain

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

From the Garden

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

From the Garden's crisp green and citrus notes evoke the spirit of spring and early summer, making it ideal for fresh, temperate days. The earthy and green heart is less suited for cold winter weather but can transition into early fall.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its light projection and refreshing, naturalistic profile make it perfect for casual, daytime, and office wear. It is less suited to formal occasions due to its relaxed, outdoorsy character.

Balmain de Balmain

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its sophisticated, albeit sharp, green chypre profile makes it excellent for formal and office settings where a commanding presence is desired. The pronounced green and aromatic accords, coupled with strong longevity reported by many, might be too much for casual or intimate date wear, making it less versatile for such occasions.