19 community ratings

Balos

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

5.0/ 10

Community score
19 ratings

Maiora Parfum Balos is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with green notes, black pepper and marine notes, with jasmine and white blossoms at its heart.

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How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

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

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 26% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Common water moss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Synthetic

What does Balos smell like?

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way.

It begins with green notes, black pepper and marine notes in a bright, clean opening. In the heart, davana, jasmine, white blossoms and Taif rose add a floral softness, while grape, green apple and red fruits push it towards the fruity side. The base of driftwood, amber, ambroxan and patchouli gives it weight and a synthetic edge. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau Essentielle and Carner Sal y Limón have a close profile.