Noel au Balcon

This is the first perfume I'm trying from this brand because it's notes caught my eyes.the idea of a spicy honey scent looks lovely for me and indeed Noel au balcon IS lovely It opens with a orangey honey blast.it's sweet but juicy orange keeps it fresh,then orange fades and is replaced by dried apricots and it becomes spicy in a very pleasant way.I can smell cinnamon,pepper and unlisted ginger note.imagine a dessert made off honey,appricot,pepper and gingerbread with a dash of cinnamon sprinkled on it.yes,it's as delicious as it sounds.it's sweet spiciness reminded me etro etra,though in whole they smell totally different.this stage is delicious and attractive and interesting but it good get cloying if it lasted like this but this is not a linear scent. Orange blossom which was standing shy behind spicy gourmand notes,comes out of shadow and starts blooming.on the other hand vanilla shows up and rounds spices and fruity sharp edges and turns it's sharp,jam like sweetness to a soft,creamy sweetness.there are still fruits and spices but in a faded way.drydown is a combination of honey,orange blossom,vanilla and a light touch of spices.these are all my favourite notes so no wonder I like it.it's rich and soft at the same time.I can't pick up other base notes individually but they're definitely there giving dry down more perfumy vibe and preventing it from smelling too foody I liked it and I may buy a bottle for the next fall(if other options in my loooong wishlist let me and if they don't make it more pricey because even it's current price,90$,seems a bit high for me) Longevity is about 5-6 hours on me and sillage is moderate.unfortunately when it reaches to my favorite phase,creamy honeyed,spicy orange blossom,it's very close to skin but all in all I must say that I really enjoyed it and there are not many niche perfumes which I enjoy enough to consider buying them for myself ❤❤❤❤ شروع عطر با ترکیب عسل و پرتقال همراه هست که رایحه آبدار و شاداب پرتقال مانع از این شده ک عسل سنگین بنظر برسه.خیلی زود پرتقال کمرنگتر میشه و با زردآلو خشکه جایگزین میشه و فضای عطر بیشتر و بیشتر اسپایسی میشه..دارچین،فلفل وباوجودی ک جزو نت ها نیست،زنجبیل کاملا محسوسن..یه دسر با عسل و زردآلو و نون زنجبیلی و چند قطره هم آب پرتقال شیرین تصور کنید که روش دارچین بپاشیم.همونقدر که بنظر میاد خوشمزه ست و حالت خوراکی طور داره.بااینکه بشخصه عطرهای شیرین و اسپایسی و خوشمزه دوس دارم اما حس میکردم اگه کل طول عمر عطر به این شکل باشه دلمو میزنه اما خوشبختانه نوئل او بالکن عطر خطی نیست و کم کم شروع ب تغییر میکنه.با پدیدار شدن وانیلی لطیف و خامه ای،روایح میوه ای و اسپایسی هرچند کاملا حذف نمیشن،ملایمتر میشن،عسل از اون حلت غلیظ و چسبناکی ک داشت خارج میشه و سبکتر میشه و شکوفه پرتقال که درتمام طول این مدت،بی سروصدا و خجالتی پشت نت های خوشمزه قایم شده بود،از سایه بیرون میاد و با قدرت شروع به عطرافشانی میکنه درای داون ترکیبی از شکوفه پرتقال ،عسل و وانیله که فقط کمی با ادویه جات و میوه ها طعم گرفته..سنگینی و تیزی و شیرینی غلیظ اوایل عمر عطر رو نداره و لطیفتره..بقیه نت های پایه رو بصورت مجزا حس نمیکنم اما قطعا خضور دارن و باحضورشون مانع از این میشن ک درای داون هم خوراکی طور بمونه و حالت عطری بهش میدن باتوجه به اینکه همیشه میکس عسل،وانیل و شکوفه پرتقال رو دوست داشتم عجیب نیست ک نوئل او بالکن رو می پسندم درحدیکه احتمالا برای پاییز آینده بخرمش البته اگه گرونتر نشه چون همبن قیمت ۳۵۰ تومنیش هم بنظرم براش کمی زیاده موندگاری ۵،۶ ساعته و پخش متوسط داره.متاسفانه وقتی به مرحله محبوب من یعنی ترکیب وانیلی خامه ای شکوفه پرتقال و عسل اسپایسی میرسه دیگه پخش چندانی نداره و ملایم شده،بااینحال درکل ازش خوشم اومد

I am captivated by this perfume. I love the way this smells, especially on me (I am a 32yo F). I normally cannot pull off sweet fragrances as they tend to become cloying and emanate from me in a cloud of nauseating stickiness that is reminiscent of decaying corpses. However, this is not the case for this perfume at all. I find that the balancing aspects of the sweet spice and notes of pepper, as well as the more earthy and fresh notes prevent the smell from becoming overwhelming. As it dries, the fragrance seems to mellow into a more creamy note (probably the vanilla, which is subtle), and only becomes noticeable when a whiff of pepper or spice brings the sweetness back to center stage. I would definitely say this is a fragrance for women, but not necessarily one for those who can pull off the amber and vanilla scents without smelling too musky and sweet. This is more of a perfume for women whose body chemistry normally leads those notes to become overwhelming. This is a perfume for those of us whose bodies tend to make woodsy leather-based scents seem feminine and appealing. As for the imagery this fragrance conjures for me, I am almost afraid to confess the thoughts that it provokes. To me it is the perfect mesh of monstrous femininity and predatory masculinity in one. It is as though the creator captured the essence of Claudia from "Interview with a Vampire." It embodies the state of being trapped in perpetual physical youth (represented by the sweetness) while having all of the mature desires of a woman who is much older (spicy and earthy). She (both Claudia and this fragrance) is all at once a woman and murderous monster, trapped behind the facade of a young child. It is as though the creator wanted to make a scent that is reminiscent of the way the male gaze in Lolita transforms the innocence of youth and immaturity into something desecrating and erotic in nature. It is sexy, but in an immoral way. Let's just say, I won't be letting my daughter wear this perfume, lest anyone get the wrong impression. I will probably buy a whole bottle if I can find one, as it is one of the most intriguing scents I have ever smelled. I would give this 5/5 stars for its startling nature.

I've generally only worn this in winter because its central premise of "slutty Christmas party perfume" just works. I got into that ritual because I found that wearing it doesn't necessarily make me feel sexy, but attractive and sociable, the kind of warm person who has the energy to be open and present with a good amount of people. It's a great social anxiety perfume, like a sip of warm whiskey before walking in the cold to meet friends at a bar. It absolutely smells like the fun part of the colder seasons, when the chill in the air is still kind of a novelty, before the light gets too dim and leaving the house feels a little too hard. It's only just starting to get cold where I am, so I wasn't sure it was quite the right time for this perfume, but it's fantastic in fall. I wore this to my first Oktoberfest and it was the perfect scent for a cozy, brisk night with friends. It smells like a genuinely good night-- the social form of peace, where there's no concern about finding the right words to say, the hours are speeding by, and everything feels like enough. And maybe that's just how I feel about the company I keep these days, but it sounds like that sense of easy, approachable fun is what this perfume is trying to accomplish. It is so warm and full of life that I can imagine it successfully helping someone access that feeling. It's definitely got a spicy cookie smell, the kind that draws people in, but it's not at all cloying. It is so easy to wear and I couldn't stop reapplying and sniffing myself throughout the night. It's a great perfume for celebrating what's already there, and making the most of it. I really wish ELdO made travel sizes of their perfumes! Its staying power is good, but it is the kind of thing that fades enough for reapplication to make sense. I'm not usually one to spring for whole bottles, but I would buy a purse spray of this in a heartbeat.

Surprisingly ‘white floral’ feeling in comparison to the cinnamon Christmas scents I’m used to. There’s just about no cinnamon here to my nose (Edit: see my update at the end!), and it’s not very spicy at all. If you’re looking for a warm spicy UK Christmas in a bottle smell then look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a warm, ambery, orange blossom, Christmas-in-Tunisia kind of scent then this might be it. It has a summery vibe to me. This develops into a predominantly honey scent. Think JPG Scandal kind of safe honey, not skanky honey, but with a white floral layer on top (orange blossom). It’s a bit soapy too. Gets slightly more peppery and warmer as it dries, but overall it’s a very safe any-time fragrance, not Christmassy at all. (Edit: again, see my update below!) The main sillage you’ll get for a few hours is warm, peppery, orange blossom, honey with a vanilla base. It’s nice. I waited soooo long to find this in stock anywhere, as it was recommended to me as a Christmas scent, which I’m obsessed with, and while it is nice it is not what I was expecting. I found it so hard to get I wonder if it has been discontinued? If you’re used to designer fragrances this would be a very safe blind buy of a niche house. Edit: today I sprayed a good 4-5 big sprays across my chest and shoulders. And the sillage has definitely got cinnamon in it! I get less white flowers and more cinnamon and orange and apricoty honeyed fruit. So before you judge this I’d advise to give it a good go, not just a test on your wrist! I totally get how people think this smells of Christmas now! And yes, a uk Christmas lol.

Noël au Balcon is everything I was hoping for, a perfect Christmas scent: it combines gourmand aspects with something resinous and green and a surprisingly clean soapy aspect, and altogether it makes for an original, complex but above all very enjoyable scent that puts a smile on my face every time I smell it. The gourmand side of it is truly delicious but really wearable and kind of mature, honeyed fruits and soft warm spices in wonderful harmony. The subtle, barely-there but still impactful green aspect adds a nice echo of Christmas trees and winter greens (although I have to admit I'm not sure if I would think so if I hadn't been swept away by the marketing and naming of this scent), and that soapy side of it is a little exciting somehow, like being fresh out of the shower and ready for a big Christmas party. All so high quality and well-balances and comfortable but interesting at the same time, just really lovely. And it lasts all day as well, with just the right amount of projection. I have other favourite Christmas scents, Lutens' Fille en Aiguilles and Hermès' Elixir des Merveilles and Imaginary Authors' Saint Julep most notably, but I think this is definitely joining my December rotation! This is my first experience with ELDO other than a sample that I disliked years ago when I was just starting to explore the world of perfumes, and I have to say I'm very pleasantly surprised. I've always kind of ignored the house after that early disappointment, but this is making me want to explore it a lot more.

“Underrated Gem” Noel au Balcon is a really gorgeous autumn and winter fragrance. While there are several comforting notes I find the overall vibe to be spicy, sharp and energizing. The chili pepper really sticks out to me. Otherwise the honey, cinnamon, fruit and incense are all dreamy and cozy and draped over orange blossom -- but the overall vibe is a festive, sparkling aroma. On me it's only a little sweet -- might even describe it as neutral (in between sweet and not sweet). I really love Noel au Balcon. This is exactly the type of fragrance I'm looking for in the autumn and winter -- when I want something with these sorts of spice/fruit/woody/warm notes but I don't want an actual food replica gourmand or candle. Noel au Balcon gives me these perfect festive seasonal notes but wraps them in an actual perfume instead of a home spray/candle type of scent. This and Bijou Romantique are entirely wearable and beautiful creations from ELdO. PS: the overall style reminds me of Fendi Theorema. The notes for these two are NOT really similar (maybe a little), but the level of sweetness, and the way they both have an interesting assortment of aromatic, spicy and sweet notes that sort of stick out separately, strike me as similar personalities/style.

Intrigued by the name and the bad-boy reputation of Etat Libre d'Orange, I took a chance and purchased a small ampule, hoping as always, for the best. It was absolute love at first sniff! There is something so provocatively different from the homogenized world of perfume we encounter daily. Something so wistful and strange, yet familiarly comforting and joyous. The balance of the ingredients creates this longing, and obsession of the nose to return, and attempt at recapturing the enchantment. Yes, honey and apricot open, strongly forward, but not in a way that is predominantly spicy, or sweet. Case in point, it is not predominately anything. Clover, caraway and cardamon brighten the jammy notes and freshen the experience entire. Cinnamon and vanilla are palpable, but not oppressing or vulgar; just content at softening green notes and carrying the components further into the dry-down. Orange, paprika and earthier scents ground the perfume and open olfactory channels. So the scent seems to linger and breath like an organic, evolving being. My only complaint is the price, but given the symphony of structure and harmony of chords, I hardly begrudge the purchase.

I sampled Noel au Balcon last year. It didn't begin to work for me at all until Christmas time. I didn't like it at first. Strong cinnamon, caraway, and red pepper tickled my nose. There's a huge apricot note, but it seemed thin. All in all, the notes seemed to stick out sharp instead of melting into harmony. I didn't give up but tried it again and again even though the juice annoyed rather than pleased me. And then suddenly, being absorbed in a book, I absent-mindedly noticed an irresistibly charming fragrance linger around me.... it was my perfume! It was like a bonus Christmas miracle! Long story short – I stumbled on a bargain and got a big bottle! Finally when the juice had settled, it was a combination of sweet apricot and honey, very spicy cinnamon and pepper which may be chilipepper or caraway. There was something green, more like vegetable smelling. Since I love labdanum and patchouli the drydown was very lovely for me. Longevity is excellent, well over 8 hours. Noel au Balcon is now one of my best loved bottles 🧡🍯🌶️🍊

It is easy to be influenced by the name of a fragrance. The name of this fragrance may lead you to think this a very "Christmas-y" smelling fragrance, like a christmas candle. It's not. It is very suited to the holiday season, but I feel it would work well during any part of the fall and winter. I get the honey and apricot in the opening and the spices warm it up and balance the sweetness. I find the spices start to develop even more in the dry down. They never become harsh or bitter like I have found can sometimes happen. It stays warm and cozy. Exactly something I want to wear on a cold winter day. Overall it's pretty unisex fragrance that does lean just a little feminine. I would want to hug everyone at the party wearing this. The ELDO bottles have excellent atomizers, quite generous with a wide arching fine mist. With such a nice application I find I only need about four sprays to get excellent performance. It lasts all day, easily 8-10 hours and projects quite nicely most of that time.

Noel au Balcon, an oriental? Are you sure? This smells a fruity floral to me. To be honest I usually despise fruity floral, but this one is too good to be missed. Orange blossom is there from beginning to end, working as the backbone. It's done in exactly the same way as in Serge Lutens Fleur d'Oranger: bright, sunny and fresh. What makes it really stand out is the combination of fruit and spice. Have you ever tried eating half-ripe apricot and orange with crushed cinnamon and chilli powder sprinkled on top, like people in tropical countries sometimes do? It might sound a bit weird, but the result is a most mouthwatering fruit salad you can't get enough of. What's even better is that you're eating it under a blossomy orange tree! If they could add a bit salty note in here, this will be a masterpiece. But so far it's already worth a full bottle. The sillage is good and it easily lasts more than 6 hours on me. If you want a fruity floral with class and edge, here is the answer.

I wanted this for the longest time, and I mean it's been years and years. Finally I got a big bottle. It's one of the most unique scents I own, and I have hundreds, as I have been collecting for over a decade. Noel au Balcon is warm. It smells like a melted candle, waxy, honey , cinnamon and ripe apricots. I don't find it particularly Christmasy, although I see this working best in fall or winter. It's quite strong, with good silage and good lasting power. It has a sweetness very different than the more modern sugary scents, it's woody, sweet, and creamy like a custard. There's a hint of clover there, but it's not green, it's more like clover honey. A very interesting perfume, more on the feminine side, and probably not everyone's cup of tea. Test before buying, if possible. ELDO scents in general should be sampled first, as this company is known for bizarre flavours.

Oh, greatest of kings, indulge me in this friendly Christmas game. Let whichever of your knights is boldest of blood and wildest of hearts step forth, take up arms and try with honor to land a blow against me. Whomsoever nicks me shall lay claim to this my arm. Its glory and riches shall be thine. But... thy champ must bind himself to this: should he land a blow, then one year and Yuletide hence, he must seek me out yonder to the Green Chapel six nights to the north. He shall find me there and bend a knee and let me strike him in return, be it a scratch on the cheek or a cut in the throat. I will return what was given me, and then in trust and friendship, we shall part. Who, then, who is willing to engage with me? This beautiful Christmas fragrance feels as though you're smelling Christmas past, present, and future.

Lots of the reviews complain that this should not be associated with Christmas. If you are looking for the cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, woody scents that are sold as Christmas scents in America, you will be disappointed. This is a representation of a European Christmas. I grew up in an area of Ohio where Italian patisseries were pretty common. This scent reminds me of being around those Italian baked good. Naturally sweet with honey, and slight whiffs of cinnamon. I'm fascinated with this perfume and how the different floral materials come together to duplicate the qualities of spices. The opening is floral and fruity and the dry down mellows out to a floral musk. For me, this is my Christmas scent and has been for the past two years. I'm a major fan.

Fresh warm spicy opening. Neroli gives it a clean girl approach that contrasts to the boozy background, almost like a well-aged rum. Not too sweet, however, but some of the sweetness is provided by the oranges and white florals. Transforms quickly on my skin and starts showing my natural powdery scent really fast, which is disappointing as someone who is trying to find non-powdery scents. A pleasantly christmasy scent which lives up to its marketing, but also versatile for just about any comfy occasion, making it worthwhile to buy. Sits intimately as a white floral musk with the apricot note, which is timeless. Smells like the warm, conviviality of a Colombian Christmas Novena celebration, with wine, music, and the fireplace on.

Noel au Balcon is the christmas perfume you thought you didn't need. It opens up with a very rich and photorealistic, thick honey accompanied by warm spicy cinnamon and sweet mandarin. It almost reminds me of the Glühwein I used to drink from street Vendors in Berlin. The first hours these notes are prominent, in the drydown you sense the warm cummin and soft vanilla that really ties this fragrance together. It's non-linear (like all ELDO's are imo) and very high quality. The well known Antoine Maisondieu made this a masterpiece! The only negative I have to say is that the longevity isn't great. At this pricepoint it should be. Unfortunately I only get around five hours. I haven't tried it on clothes yet though.

Everything I desired in a scent for the changing seasons and the fall is in this perfume. I discovered that wearing it makes me feel appealing and friendly, not necessarily sexy, the kind of warm person who has the energy to be open and present with a large number of people. It unmistakably smells like the exciting portion of the cooler months. It has a distinct spicy vibe, is quite vivacious, and isn't at all cloying. I kept reapplying and smelled myself all night because it is so simple to wear. Although it has considerable lasting power, this kind of product eventually needs to be applied again. Overall, it is a spiced apricot with honey that tastes quite realistic. Love it!

I sampled this years ago and wasn't impressed. It was a sweet, candied white floral, nothing lending itself to the holidays. Then I spent a Christmas somewhere where it rarely snows, and it clicked. I guess I wanted pine trees and spice-scented candles, and this isn't it. The cinnamon and chili play off each other to lend warmth, the vanilla-d honey and orange blossom are baked confections fresh from the oven, while the soft musk and patchouli in the base anchor it to a warm skin scent wrapped up in a too-fluffy sweater. In a world where I own many decants and few full bottles, this a rare full bottle purchase, ensuring a signature holiday scent for years to come.

Well, now... who is this enchanting thing? I recieved this in a care package from a friend earlier this year and somehow hadn't tried til this evening. I'm in love! I'm not exactly sure how to describe the overall scent; it smells like a hug from a wealthy family member. The scent of someone walking down the street in a smart outfit on a winter evening. All I can say is that I'd love to leave a scent trail like that, leave someone turning their head and wondering what that gorgeous aroma is. The middle note of chilli is quite detectable up close, I must say. If that is what it is. Made me sneeze a bit. 😂

It always surprises me how a fragrance can be received so differently by different people. To be absolutely clear, I love this fragrance! No doubts whatsoever, but on me I don't get honey - my opening forward is a perfect Christmas bright, spicy, sparkling orange scent. As it dries down, the strength of orange spice fades (but does not go) and the vanilla and florals start to peek through. Eventually it rounds out into a sublime, comforting cuddle of a scent. If you are a fan of Christmas spicy scents this one is definitely worth a sample!

Warm scent,sweet and special. I love the cinnamon that combines well with the other notes, especially with honey and apricot... after a few minutes begins to turn into something magical. I also feel the chili but not too much, there is in some way as well as orange blossom in the distance.... it is a nice spicy and sweet perfume at the same time. The part I like most is the drydown! The sillage is soft longevity average. I'm happy for my purchase! Sillage: 6./10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10