Balmain Beauty 2024 EDP

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Carbone

by Quentin Bisch

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Balmain Beauty Carbone is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Quentin Bisch. Carbone settles into a heart of Rose and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Balmain Beauty's Carbone carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive beast, Carbone is far from a crowd-pleaser but a guaranteed statement-maker. This is Quentin Bisch at his most audacious, a powerful musky rose with a challenging cumin twist. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
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Carbone Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as an "atomic bomb" of scent. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with notes of rose, suede, and warm spices, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to command attention. It's too intense for casual or sport settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Carbone opens with an unapologetic hit of musky, warm spice, immediately setting a bold tone. This develops into a rich, powdery heart where a dark, sensual rose is woven through earthy patchouli and soft, supple suede. The dry down settles into a creamy sandalwood base, underpinned by a persistent, animalic hum from the musk and cumin, leaving a lingering trail of intriguing depth and a touch of something raw and intimate.

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