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Balmain Monsieur, best fragrances for men, citrus, Fragrance, fresh, notes, summer, summer fragrance
I’ve written several pieces about summer fragrances this year but if you had to pin me down to just one it’d have to be Balmain’s Monsieur Balmain. Although it was launched back in 1964 and underwent a slight reformulation during the 90s I only recently re-discovered it and a bottle has been sitting on my desk, ready for a spontaneous re-application ever since.
One of the most citrusy fragrances you’ll ever come across is smells like sparkling candied lemon peel but avoids being one-dimensional with the addition of some deliciously spicy and aromatic notes, which give it longevity too.
As I write this, London is basking in sun after one of the wettest summers ever. Balmain Monsieur is perfect for days like this but, given that it’s essentially sunshine in scent form, it’s ideal for the wet ones too.
Top notes
Mint, Lemon, Bitter orange, Verbena, Bergamot, Petitgrain
Middle notes
Rose, Pepper, Ginger, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Thyme, Moss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sage
Base notes
Cedar, Amber notes
Monsieur Balmain is available from selected department storers priced £59 for 100ml eau de toilette.
I like the sounds of this, even in the rejigged format (it might even be better: the citrus crisper…) Have to try it when I come to London this summer. Glad the sun has finally risen your end; it has sounded atrocious.
I have always been intrigued by this scent. The way you describe it, well now I am developing a small obsession …to try it out.