BalMan
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
25 ratings
From your scent profile
Balmain BalMan is a men's fragrance that softens fresh citrus with spice and a woody sweetness, and it suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
PowderyWhat does BalMan smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick it for daytime, with night out and evening following behind. It reads masculine.
The top notes of mandarin orange, eucalyptus and lavender open fresh. Freesia and cardamom in the heart bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood closes on a powdery, sweet and woody warmth. Bottega Veneta Knot and Ted Baker Skinwear Ten for Men have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mandarin orange
- Eucalyptus
- Lavender
First hours
- Freesia
- Cardamom
Towards evening
- Musk
- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 28%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 24%Winter
- 20%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Daytime32%
- Nighttime23%
- Evening23%
- Casual13%
- Office10%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
52% matchSkinwear Ten for Men
Ted Baker · 2008
49% matchOnly for Her (Eau de Parfum)
Hayari · 2011
49% matchDune Sun
Dior · 1996
49% matchLady Cool
Dueto Parfums · 2012
48% matchBondage Hommes (Eau de Toilette)
Milton-Lloyd
48% matchKnot
Bottega Veneta · 2014
47% matchTrès Jolie
Câline · 2023
46% matchCabal pour Homme
Miro · 2003
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Last updated: October 26, 2026