Balmain Beauty 1998 Edp

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Balmain de Balmain

Balmain Beauty Balmain de Balmain is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998. Balmain de Balmain opens with Galbanum, Bergamot, Pepper, and Redcurrant Leaf, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Violet, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Balmain Beauty's Balmain de Balmain carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

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.
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
Balmain de Balmain Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 26%
Fruity 3%
Green 23%
Sweet 11%
Warm 6%
Woody 19%
Earthy 25%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

This opens with a keen, almost bracing greenness from galbanum and redcurrant leaf, spiked with sharp black pepper and a touch of bergamot. The heart unveils a delicate floral tapestry of iris, violet, rose, and jasmine, which soon yields to earthier, mossy depths. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, and oakmoss create a dry, woody-aromatic finish that lingers with refined elegance.