BalMan

I went for this fragrance based on the review of Cassiano.the point about the dry down matching that of Narciso Rodriguez for him. first of all,I must agree with some here that this fragrance is strong from first spray through to dry down phase.the top notes strangely enough matches that of Morgan de toi,no doubt about that only this is more intense and refined.I put it on for work and for a good ten hours and more I could still smell it on me as if I had had it on me for just an hour.I really wanted to get all the phases of this so had some squirts on the back of my arm and rubbed it on the back of my ears.Man,I wish I hadnt as I was hit from all angles with patchouli,musk and vanilla all day.the weather didnt help much as it was hot so a slight headache was not unusual.the only relief for me being getting home and sadly having a good shower so I could take control of my nostrils this fragrance should be worn on cold days or evenings out and about and not staying indoors.it will be stiffling without it being cloying. I do have both Narciso Rodriguez and Encre Noir and sadly couldnt find the similarity in the dry down of both to this one.maybe I washed it off quickly after ten hours so missed it.will try and keep it on for longer but the absence of vetiver makes it hard for me to get encre Noir in this at any phase.. this is a good scent and am never wearing it to work again.the "tossers" at work dont deserve to have the air they breathe enriched with the sweetness and richness of this fragrance.I got this quite cheap minus postage on fragrancex.would have loved to buy another one but am not going to pay almost ten pounds for postage.that's ridiculous.possibly my last purchase on that site till they come to their senses. Just to add this fragrance can equally be worn by women.In fact I had to really convince myself this was what is said-for men-before i felt comfortable walking around without raising eyebrows. I would recommend this highly.You will love it if you dont overspray and can withstand the initial blast.it's long lasting and you will smell this on you so again be careful where you wear it to or you might cause offence as it will invade other people's breathing space.Overall this is one of the best fragrances i own and hope not many people go for it even though it's surprisingly quite cheap.thank God for that!Buy,Try or Pass,please dont Pass but happy sniffing to all

To leave this for men only would be such a shame as it so lovely. I must insist that BalMan, despite the name, is unisex. First the disclaimer: I haven't yet found a Balmain scent I don't enjoy, with Jolie Madame (a favorite since 1971) and their new Ambre Gris being my "go to" scents when I want to be enveloped in sheer warmth, luxury and seduction. And most of the time I prefer chypres or orientals. That being said, Balman is a hidden treasure! Oriental fougere - dare I call this a "light incense"? The eucalyptus is so well blended as to be indistinct, so you need not fear of smelling of sore-muscle linament! Nor is the lavender truly evident - a treat for me since I don't care for lavender, but a possible disappointment if you do like it. The mandarin orange seems to transform both the eucalyptus and the lavender into an understated seductive sweetness that neither creates on its own. I get the cardomom early on, its spice tempered and lightened by the freesia. Basenotes of vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk create a warmth that's hinted at in the first spray but not really evident until the dry down, which lasts a full 12 hours on me. I cannot stop sniffing my wrists when I wear it. The sillage is enough to be noticed but it's slight and not at all overwhelming. I've worn it in 99 degree heat & heavy humidity and felt cooled by the green image it creates. Women: don't let the name or category keep you from at least trying this fragrance if you enjoy orientals and chypres and enjoy a bit of green in the mix. You will not be disappointed. Men: you must be both confident and bold to wear BalMan as you WILL receive compliments. I would turn to follow a man wearing this.

This scent is very pleasant! I consider it a hybrid of the "air" of Jaipur + Narciso for Him. It is a fragrance that has notes of eucalyptus, lavender and Mandarin, in the output; cardamom and Freesia, in the heart; and a base of musk, tonka bean, sandalwood and a delicious vanilla. The eucalyptus is very discreet, transmitting a camphoraceous and slightly green aspect, once applied on the skin. The fragrance can be sexy and elegant at the same time, thanks to the nuances of lavender, on top, and vanilla, in the base, which attracts many compliments. The tonka bean is also quite noticeable during the evolution of the scent. It follows the same fougère style of several fragrances that have this note of lavender, like Le Male, for example. No wonder that many see a certain similarity between them. It projects very well and has excellent lasting. It is highly recommended for cooler climates or nighttime events.

received mine just now, and yes.. this is not a blindbuy, and im happy for it. @obsessedJoyDjay recommend me this. and im glad he did ! it starts with a fresh lavender - eucal, then the tonka bean starts with slight hint of citrus (maybe from the mandarin oranges), and Musk lighten those up. Overall : - Scent : 9 out of 10 (lovely, masculine, sophisticated, yet still "light" and safe. - Longevity : Moderate. got around 5-6 hours on my skin. 7.5 out of 10 - Projection : moderate. 8 out of 10 - Silage : great scent trail. 8.5 out of 10 ! - Versatility : 9 out of 10. Daytime, night out, dinner, casual, its pretty versatile to wear. try/buy/pass : Definitely a BUY from me ! Regards

Highly underrated and under the radar oriental fougere by the consistently reliable, classy and innovative Antoine Maisondieu. Can easily be located online for around $25 and for men 30 and over who have already had their fill of the flashier, more synthetic, commercial orientals on the market; this will be an extremely welcoming and a more professional alternative for office or formal wear. At its essence, BalMan is a more mature and organic version of JPG's Le Male in which Maisondieu replaces the mint and bergamot of Le Male with a more refreshing eucalyptus note and gives it more of a sour quality by combining it with mandarin orange. The spice is here with the cardamom and a hint of ginger (though it's not listed here) but whereas Le Male's heart gathers steam around a wall of synthetic cinnamon and vanilla, BalMan sticks to a simpler, lighter essence by leaving the heart soft by bringing in the summery, breezy freesia and relying on a much less dominant bass made of vanilla accord balanced with creamy tonka and a light but present sandalwood that allows the eucalyptus, lavender and mandarin to extend its life well into the fading hours of the dry-down. Sillage is solidly reliable and longevity is very good at 6-10 hours on average. Petrus is absolutely correct about the two drawbacks to wearing BalMan. Evolution is indeed rather linear given the softness of the heart and base and given the high reliance on vanilla and tonka that make it somewhat powdery and less woodsy masculine than the pyramid would suggest. Still, this is a great under-worn alternative of surprising versatility that will not disappoint even the most guilt-ridden blind buyer.