14 community ratings

BALR. 2 for Men

2019MenModern

4.9/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

BALR. 2 for Men is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens on grapefruit, pink pepper and bergamot, then settles onto vetiver and cedarwood.

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How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.0 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

4.9 /10

Plain bottle, the real show is inside.

Value for money

4.5 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 14% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does BALR. 2 for Men smell like?

Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so treat that as a rough guide. The first impression is fresh, sporty and masculine.

It opens with orange, nutmeg and bergamot, the citrus warmed by spice. The heart brings vetiver, ginger, dried fruits and jasmine, adding a sweet, fruity softness. Frankincense, labdanum, tonka bean and sandalwood leave a woody, sweet trail underneath, and an aquatic, synthetic edge runs through the accords. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Armaf Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.