PIERRE BALMAIN - Carbone De Balmain

[koala501]

Dear Basenoters,

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

Many thanks,

Koala.

[thebeck]

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]

Thanks Beck,

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

[hednic]

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]

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

[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!

[Marais]

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]

Thanks Gents, I had been wondering about this.

[hednic]

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]

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

[mikeperez23]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[scentimus]

Nasty waste of money reminds me of the scent dirty english

[Freedom Factory]

I get average to above average longevity.

Same here. I find Carbone nice and pleasant.

[pokpok]

how many sprays is everyone using for carbone?

theres little projection but longevity is pretty good, i get about 7-8hrs.

[anders]

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.