Balinesque
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
Votes lean feminine
79 ratings
From your scent profile
Olibere Balinesque is a unisex fragrance that links a spicy opening of cardamom, ginger and cumin to a floral heart of jasmine sambac and rose, with a fresh, aquatic feel.
Skunky's take: A candidate for the summer vacation bag.
How does it perform?
From 55 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.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
What does Balinesque smell like?
The top holds cardamom, ginger, cumin, bamboo and cinnamon: the spice comes first, while bamboo and aquatic notes pull it toward something green and cool. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose, orchid and geranium add a floral weight. The base of sandalwood, musk, myrrh and vetiver finishes woody, lightly sweet and powdery.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Etro Jacquard and Agonist Blue North have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Ginger
- Cumin
First hours
- Aquatic notes
- Jasmine sambac
- Rose
Towards evening
- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Heliotrope
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Spring
- 31%Summer
- 18%Autumn
- 10%Winter
- Casual24%
- Office23%
- Daytime22%
- Evening14%
- Nighttime13%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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45% matchBlue North
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45% matchJacquard
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44% matchVioletta
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44% matchCasanova
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