Balmain Homme
Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux
101 ratings
From your scent profile
Balmain Balmain Homme is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with spice, leather and wood; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.
How does it perform?
From 106 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
CreamyWhat does Balmain Homme smell like?
Bergamot, nutmeg and saffron give it a fresh, spicy opening. Violet leaf and leather sit at the heart, so the floral side is firmed up by a leathery edge. Moss, cedarwood and tonka bean then settle it into a woody, sweet and creamy base.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include La Rive LЯ Password and Atelier Rebul Tugra.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Nutmeg
- Saffron
First hours
- Violet leaf
- Leather
Towards evening
- Moss
- Cedarwood
- Tonka bean
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 29%Winter
- 8%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Evening26%
- Nighttime25%
- Casual22%
- Daytime16%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026