Balestra pour Homme (2006) (Eau de Toilette)
14 ratings
From your scent profile
Renato Balestra Balestra pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men, light enough to wear through an ordinary day.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 16 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.
Plain bottle, the real show is inside.
Blind buy risk
71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
LeatheryWhat does Balestra pour Homme (2006) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Bergamot, lavender, rhubarb and clary sage open it with a bright citrus and herbal lift. In the heart, coriander, cardamom, cedarwood and lily of the valley add a floral, spicy turn. Vetiver, amber and oakmoss settle into a woody base with a faint leathery edge.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with some votes for business and evenings. Azzaro pour Homme and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Rhubarb
First hours
- Coriander
- Cedarwood
- Lily of the valley
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Amyris
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 30%Spring
- 27%Autumn
- 27%Summer
- 17%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual28%
- Daytime25%
- Nighttime16%
- Office16%
- Evening16%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026