64 community ratings

Carbone (2024) (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Carbone (2024) (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Balmain

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
64 ratings

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Balmain Carbone is a unisex scent led by sandalwood, suede and patchouli, with cumin adding spice; it sits in a woody, leathery lane softened by sweet, powdery tones.

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Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.

How does it perform?

From 57 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.9 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.5 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood Suede Cumin Patchouli White musk Rose absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
Creamy

What does Carbone (2024) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear too. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, followed by modern, though a fair number read it as feminine.

As a whole it is woody and spicy. Sandalwood and patchouli build the frame, suede adds a leathery texture, and cumin sharpens the spice. Rose absolute and white musk bring a floral, creamy, powdery softness that balances the sweet oriental feel. Balmain Carbone (2025) (Eau de Toilette) and Montale Aoud Purple Rose have a close profile.