Rouge

I think that this perfume is absolutely beautiful! It is a moderately spicy floral bouquet with a nice and fluffy, powdery base from the iris and the spiciness from the georgywood. Lily's waxy white floracy is most prominent to me, followed by the sweet apricot-like scent of osmanthus that brings a very feminine sweetness to this fragrance. I smell hints of the magnolia and the ylang ylang, but nothing too obvious. That is my only criticism, that I wish that these two notes were slightly more obvious in the profile of this perfume. The wear time on my skin was about 8 and a half hours and the projection of it was an arm's length radius, enveloping me in a delicious and sexy halo of scent. I love this for all seasons and all times of the day, but feel like it works especially well during either an autumn or winter evening, due to its spiciness. It isn't spice for those who hate spice though, which is perfect for me! This perfume is still firmly a floral one. The smell of this fragrance is definitely unique and Balmain outdid themselves with this one! The bottle is also very beautiful, simple and elegant. I love the shape of the bottle, its expensive feeling weight, the gold accents and how the accents look against the bright red bottle. The ridged look is pretty too. This perfume is for a confident and grounded woman who is not shy and is ready and willing to stick out in the best possible way, which is why I think of this as something that a woman between the ages of 25-34 would love, though all ages can certainly wear it! It isn't your typical gross fruity gourmand or woody and ambery fragrance which is popular these days for women, so you won't smell like everyone else. The price is also great for an exclusive line by a designer fragrance house too, especially compared to Chanel, Dior and even more so, Tom Ford! Altogether, I would give this fragrance an 8.2/10. I highly recommend it to all women!

This is hard to describe. The first spray is like candy but it quickly transitions to osmanthus and iris, which together smell like suede or leather. The iris is subtle at first, but it’s always there and seems to intensify as it dries down giving this earthiness contrasted with succulent fruitiness of the osmanthus. As someone who doesn’t typically go for ylang, you can definitely smell it, and it just works in this fragrance. The lily plays in back to provide some watery white floral effects but is very muted. Sometimes I think I smell indolic tuberose as well. I am really loving this and I feel like I have smelled this profile before, it reminds me of another scent in a red bottle somehow—but I don’t think I’ve ever smelled iris quite like this. While the entire collection solid this is exceptional.

Balmain Rouge is one of those rare fragrances where the composition matters more than the individual notes. There is a slight bitterness in the opening on my skin, but it quickly melts into a beautifully balanced floral heart that feels creamy, soft, rich, and effortlessly luxurious. What impresses me most is the blending. No note sticks out, nothing feels sharp or out of place. Instead, the florals merge into a seamless, rounded aura that is both comforting and elegant. It has presence and excellent longevity, yet never feels heavy. I have been told that I smell like a warm summer evening when I wear Balmain Rouge edp. Sophisticated, soothing, and addictive to smell on skin, this is easily one of the most beautiful modern florals I have worn in a long time. Full-bottle worthy.

A bouquet of pink and yellow flowers, this is a big sweet floral but natural smelling. Reminiscent of 80s powerhouse fragrances that are not really made anymore; loud but at the same time elegant and luxurious smelling. I can see a woman all dressed up going to a wedding or church on Easter Sunday wearing this, but it is beautiful enough for anyone to enjoy. I am impressed with all of the new Balmain fragrances and this is a fine example of what this house offers. Thumbs up.

Delicious. This is utterly spellbinding. It is sweet, so you must be ok with that. However, it is ultimately an airy and beautifully sweet floral. While it may not be what is typically classified as niche in terms of smell, the quality and uniqueness still made this full bottle worthy for me. I can see this garnering many compliments. I smelled it on an associate in store—the dry down—and knew that I wanted it. It is a beautiful scent from start to finish.

This scent profile is definitely not something I’d typically go for...but when I tell you this is my #1 favorite fragrance of all time! This fragrance is so elegant! If I could describe a woman who would wear this, it would be a beautiful woman with pin straight hair wearing a monochromatic pants/dress suit. I just see Cheetah girls X Chic Aesthetic! 10/10 all around! 🦢♥️✨🪽🥂💋🐆

Sampled this and it's gorgeous. Someone below said the first spray smells like candy, and it really does - an expensive, slightly floral candy. It smells fruity and floral with some slightly green notes (like a beautiful garden on a humid summer night). The vibe is flirty and fun and carefree. I can't stop smelling my wrist where I've sprayed it!!

Oh My!! Beautiful. Very elegant, classy & feminine scent. The notes are very well blended (no harshness, no note overpowering the other), just the right balance of each note. I’m not an osmanthus fan and I’m so glad, it is mute on my skin (prefer it this way). A tad too sweet to consider unisex but It would smell fantastic on a man nonetheless.

This became my signature perfume. I smelled the sample card until i bought the perfume. It is a sexy, mesmerising scent. I think it has a saffron hint to it. I love to smell woods and flowers in the same perfume. This perfume has an amazing balance of wood and flower notes. You should definitely give it a try!

This really surprised me. I haven't smelt a perfume that smells this good in a long time. It smells young and fruity. Sometimes I will be in public and a woman walks by who smells incredible and I wish I smelled like her... I think this scent is what I've been looking for!

A long-lasting, generous floral bouquet that nods to the core structure of Eternity for Women. A perfectly completed composition, free from the overpowering, stomach turning lactonic notes found in some of the perfumer’s other creation. Love it!

Oh my lord. Another Quentin Bisch stunner. This is as lush and sexy as can be. Made for a grown woman who knows who she is and is unapologetic about her strength and allure. There’s nothing cutesy or innocent about Balmain Rouge and I love it.

I'm a sucker for osmanthus, so it's no surprise that I would love this one. I got a couple of compliments on it, too! I really like that the iris comes through and adds that delicate papery touch to offset the heavier osmanthus. Love it.

Sweet woody, powdery lily, very feminine , soft and warm from the ylang and osmanthus, a bit aquatic. The projection is mediumand it will get you compliments. Is very similar to Burberry Weekend for her edp, but Balmain is more complex

10/10 Le meilleur parfum féminin du monde, avec Velvet Rose et Oud de Jo Malone et Trésor de Lancôme. Féminin caractériel puissant bonne performance, absolument divin ce parfum, tellement incroyable que j'aimerais le porter moi même.

Delightfully bright , smoldering and attractive this is a less dark version of D'orsay Lust Flower some differences I would say she is a gemini, you don't wanna go there with where but you can't help it she's mesmerizing.

Usually not a huge fan of this scent profile but something about this smells extremely nostalgic, like a 2016 nostalgia. It almost smells like maybe the smell of scented slime that we used to make or buy.

This is such a soft and pretty scent. I love it so much. The magnolia is what really shines in this fragrance. Perfect for Spring and Summer. Definitely full bottle worthy.

A deeply feminine, long-lasting, and incredibly powerful scent reminiscent of 90s perfumes. A lightning rod for compliments. I don't think I'll see it on anyone under 25.

Beautiful floral with a lovely sweet touch that radiates in the sillage. It does give a nostalgic vibe. So glad I have this in my collection.