The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

BALR. 1 for Women

BALR. · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

BALR. 1 for Women is a fruity, sweet floral with a gourmand, powdery side, made for women and easiest to wear in cooler months and in the evening. It opens with tropical fruits, plum and caramel, a sugary, juicy first impression. In the heart, lotus, jasmine, rose and citrus fruits form a floral layer. At the base, musk, sandalwood and tonka bean tie everything into a creamy, powdery, soft sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It is favoured for leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters call its character feminine. Câline Rouge Intense and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

BALR. 1 for Men

7.3

BALR. · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

BALR. 1 for Men pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a sweet, woody base, and is made for men. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and evening too. It reads masculine. The top opens bright and fruity with pineapple, bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody body. Almond and vanilla in the base soften it into a warm, sweet finish.

BALR. 3 for Women

6.6

BALR. · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

BALR. 3 for Women is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with blackcurrant, pear and aldehydes, a bright and juicy start. The heart settles into jasmine, iris and orange blossom. In the base, tonka bean, praliné and vanilla sweeten the scent, while patchouli adds a little depth beneath the sugar. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its sweet, gourmand character reads as feminine. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Queen of Life have a close profile.

Reflect

4.8

BALR. · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

BALR. Reflect is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on citrus notes, bergamot and marine notes, then settles onto a woody base. The top pairs citrus notes and bergamot with marine and ozonic notes, giving a crisp, watery start. Rosemary and clary sage in the heart add a spicy, herbal turn. The base of amberwood, amber and cedarwood leaves it woody and warm, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords. It is a men's scent. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Its fresh, aquatic character suits light everyday wear. Zara Absolutely Dark and Coach Coach Blue have a close profile.

Class for Men

7.5

BALR. · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

BALR. Class for Men opens with pineapple, absinthe wormwood and praliné, then settles into a woody heart of gaiac wood, patchouli and cedar, and it is made for men. Longevity and sillage both rate as good among those who voted, with longevity a little stronger. The number of votes is small, so this is a first impression rather than a firm verdict. It reads as a masculine scent. The opening is fresh and green, with pineapple, absinthe wormwood and praliné adding a sweet contrast. In the heart, gaiac wood, patchouli and cedar build a woody frame, and tonka bean leaves a creamy sweetness at the base.

BALR. 2 for Men

4.9

BALR. · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

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. 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.