PIERRE BALMAIN

**koala501** · 13th July 2011, 11:12 AM

Dear Basenoters,

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

Many thanks,

Koala.

**thebeck** · 13th July 2011, 12:29 PM

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.

**koala501** · 13th July 2011, 12:34 PM

Thanks Beck,

Ivy, mmmm..... Fig I can get along with. Anyone else?

**hednic** · 13th July 2011, 01:39 PM

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.

**koala501** · 14th July 2011, 12:54 AM

Hednic, Can you compare this fragrance to anything else out there?

**Griff** · 2nd December 2011, 05:21 PM

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

**Marais** · 2nd December 2011, 05:40 PM

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.

**koala501** · 2nd December 2011, 11:57 PM

Thanks Gents, I had been wondering about this.

**hednic** · 3rd December 2011, 12:07 AM

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.

**koala501** · 3rd December 2011, 12:11 AM

Great Hednic, I respect your opinions so this may be my next purchase!

**mikeperez23** · 4th December 2011, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Griff

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?

**L'homme vert** · 9th December 2011, 11:48 AM

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.

**Rüssel** · 9th December 2011, 12:53 PM

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.

**hednic** · 9th December 2011, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rüssel

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.

**LA2000** · 3rd July 2012, 03:32 PM

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?

**david** · 3rd July 2012, 11:13 PM

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.