Balmain Beauty 2024 Edp

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Carbone

by Quentin Bisch

Balmain Beauty Carbone is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Quentin Bisch. The fragrance settles into a heart of Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Musk.

Our verdict on Carbone: Acquired

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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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Edgy
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
Carbone Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 17%
Fruity 0%
Green 1%
Sweet 16%
Warm 11%
Woody 23%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 36%
Fresh 6%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Musky
100%
Powdery
86%
Woody
84%
Rose
63%
Warm Spicy
58%

Notes

Heart Notes

Musk 23% Suede 19% Sandalwood 18% Rose 16% Patchouli 13% Cumin 12%

Performance

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

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.

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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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