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PIERRE BALMAIN - Carbone De Balmain

post #1 of 20
7/13/11 at 3:12am
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Dear Basenoters,

Yet another I have hardly any info on and was wondering what people think of this fragrance?

Many thanks,

Koala.
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post #2 of 20
7/13/11 at 4:29am
I sampled this last week. The notes made me curious to sample. Let's just say it was mediocre.

Topnote: Pepper, Elemi, Ivy

Heartnote: Fig, Frankincense

Basenote: Benzoin, Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla Bean

Sorry guys - Pleasant just isn't good enough anymore.
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post #3 of 20
7/13/11 at 4:34am
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Thanks Beck,

Ivy, mmmm..... Fig I can get along with. Anyone else?
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post #4 of 20
7/13/11 at 5:39am
Although I haven't seen it readily available in the USA yet, it was picked up for me overseas more than a month ago. IMO it's a nice scent, but you have to love fig.
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post #5 of 20
7/13/11 at 4:54pm
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Hednic, Can you compare this fragrance to anything else out there?
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post #6 of 20
12/2/11 at 9:21am
Koala501. I can. It is a near match to Kenzo Jungle. In fact, sprayed each on separate strips and could not tell the difference!
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post #7 of 20
12/2/11 at 9:40am
I have it, it's a dry pencil-woody scent with a hint of incense. The fig note provides some interest and a degree of sweetness to balance the woods. Very pleasant and easily wearable but not earth-shattering.
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post #8 of 20
12/2/11 at 3:57pm
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Thanks Gents, I had been wondering about this.
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post #9 of 20
12/2/11 at 4:07pm
Since my last post, I have worn it a few times and although I don't get the incense that others have mentioned, it is woody and not overpowering. I find it very pleasant to wear.
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post #10 of 20
12/2/11 at 4:11pm
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Great Hednic, I respect your opinions so this may be my next purchase!
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post #11 of 20
12/4/11 at 10:21am
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Originally Posted by Griff View Post

Koala501. I can. It is a near match to Kenzo Jungle. In fact, sprayed each on separate strips and could not tell the difference!

Jungle Pour Homme? Or Jungle?
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post #12 of 20
12/9/11 at 3:48am
Purchased this recently and can't decide how to categorize, smells similar to Caron's 'Fleur de Rocaille', guess it's the fig/ivy/violet leaf accord also gives off a strange meaty/body odour (beef stock/Oxo) resembling exotic eastern elements of elemi, pink pepper & savory herbs used to marinate game flesh. (venison/kangaroo) I certainly wouldn't rave about it although it is most unusual & decidedly different, especially for 'Pierre Balmain'.
PS. The spray nozzle on my bottle tends to leak slightly due to a smaller than usual tab, doubt if I'd repurchase.
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post #13 of 20
12/9/11 at 4:53am
Only had one spritz so far and enjoyed it quite a bit. Sweet but in a pleasant way and I believe I'm quite partial to fig. Not sure about longevity yet.
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post #14 of 20
12/9/11 at 8:17am
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Originally Posted by Rüssel View Post

Only had one spritz so far and enjoyed it quite a bit. Sweet but in a pleasant way and I believe I'm quite partial to fig. Not sure about longevity yet.

I'd be curious how long it lasts on you. I get average to above average longevity. I love fig also.
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post #15 of 20
7/3/12 at 7:32am
The notes on this sound very intriguing but the mixed reviews give me pause. From the notes, I am imagining something that would land on the fragrance spectrum between "Avignon"/"Cardinal" and "Gucci Pour Homme" (2003). Does anyone know how it compares to those 3? Or is that triangulation way off base?
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post #16 of 20
7/3/12 at 3:13pm
Very disappointing fragrance for me. Weak and characterless. The elemi note dominated for me, (a sharp lemon/pepper smell). I was hoping for a lot more, coming from this house.
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post #17 of 20
7/3/12 at 3:54pm
Nasty waste of money reminds me of the scent dirty english
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post #18 of 20
7/3/12 at 4:52pm
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

I get average to above average longevity.

Same here. I find Carbone nice and pleasant.
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post #19 of 20
8/13/12 at 11:38pm
how many sprays is everyone using for carbone?

theres little projection but longevity is pretty good, i get about 7-8hrs.
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post #20 of 20
8/14/12 at 2:49am
I find a petrol-note in it. It's true Do I like it? Give me a year and I'll may find out... it's a very very special scent- Longevity is ok.
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