Carbone / Carbone de Balmain by Balmain

Name: Carbone / Carbone de Balmain
Brand: Balmain
Rating: 7.8 (410 reviews)

2010for men

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

7.8/10

410 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Carbone / Carbone de Balmain by Balmain is a widely worn Spicy Woody perfume for men. Carbone / Carbone de Balmain came out in 2010. The composition is by Nathalie Lorson. The top notes are Elemi resin, Ivy and Madagascar pepper; middle notes are Frankincense and Black fig; base notes include Vanilla, Musk, Vetiver and Benzoin Siam. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (71% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 69% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, woody, smoky

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

10 notes

Carbone / Carbone de Balmain features 10 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

410 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

309 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

291 ratings

6.5

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

419 season votes

Spring20%
Summer9%
Autumn37%
Winter33%

Who wears it

Men69%
Unisex15%
Women15%

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