Balmain Beauty 1983 Edp

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Ébène

Balmain Beauty Ébène is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1983. Ébène opens with Basil, Mint, Caraway, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Leather, Tonka Bean, and Oakmoss. Balmain Beauty's Ébène carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

A legendary green-aromatic masterpiece, Ébène is a time capsule of 80s masculinity that's sadly a unicorn today. If you can get your hands on it, you'll understand why collectors sing its praises.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
Ébène Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 17%
Fruity 1%
Green 18%
Sweet 17%
Warm 19%
Woody 13%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Fresh Spicy
79%
Woody
69%
Amber
54%
Green
54%

Notes

Top Notes

Mint 11% Aldehydes 11% Caraway 10% Anise 10% Basil 10% Artemisia 10% Bergamot 10% Lemon 10% Thyme 9% Juniper 8%

Heart Notes

Pine 18% Carnation 16% Geranium 16% Patchouli 14% Jasmine 13% Rose 13% Cinnamon 10%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 23% Leather 18% Labdanum 16% Amber 16% Musk 14% Tonka Bean 13%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, Ébène might be too assertive for an enclosed office space. However, its sophisticated and mysterious character makes it ideal for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement.

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Ébène opens with a brisk, aldehydic rush of mint, basil and sharp bergamot, softened by anise and subtle caraway. This energetic green aromatic blend transitions into a woody heart of pine, patchouli, and geranium with a hint of spicy carnation. The drydown is a rich, dark tapestry of mossy oakmoss, rugged leather, and warm amber, balanced by creamy tonka bean.

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