Balmain Beauty 2014 EDP

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Extatic

by Nathalie Feisthauer , Émilie Coppermann

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Balmain Beauty Extatic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Nathalie Feisthauer and Émilie Coppermann. Extatic opens with Rose, Osmanthus, and Pear, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Amyris, Leather, and Sandalwood. Balmain Beauty's Extatic carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive delight, a "love it or hate it" kind of scent. While some find it a classy, sexy head-turner with an elegant sweetness, others recoil from what they perceive as a generic, synthetic mess. Blind buying? Proceed with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Extatic 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and sweet, warm profile make it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing people in without overwhelming them. While some find it too sweet for casual wear, the woody dry-down might suit autumn or winter daytime events. Its sweetness and potential for strong projection make it less suitable for the office or sport.

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

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

Extatic opens with a juicy, sweet pear mingling with the delicate floral whisper of osmanthus. As it settles, a sophisticated heart of orchid and iris emerges, eventually leading to a warm, soft dry-down. Expect a luxurious blend of cashmere wood, creamy sandalwood, and a subtle, soft leather, grounding the sweetness with a plush, woody embrace.

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