107 community ratings

Ébène de Balmain (1983) (Eau de Toilette)

1983MenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
107 ratings

Balmain Ébène de Balmain is a chypre for men that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, leathery and earthy base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: One that never goes out of style; time has not touched it.

How does it perform?

From 84 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Leathery

What does Ébène de Balmain (1983) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Bergamot, juniper and basil bring a cool first impression, while spearmint and artemisia push it towards the herbal side. In the heart, patchouli, geranium, cinnamon and rose add a floral, spicy warmth. It settles into frankincense, leather, moss, labdanum and amber, leaving a woody, earthy depth.

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn is the most favoured season, with spring and winter behind it; it leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also suits leisure time and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Aramis Devin and Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme have a close profile.