Carbone de Balmain vs Essencial Estilo
People who smelled both call them a good match, and most agree. Essencial Estilo is longer lasting, and Carbone de Balmain projects more strongly.
- Balmain BeautyCarbone de Balmain
- Natura · 2015Essencial Estilo
How alike are they?
Most agree
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Essencial Estilo is longer lasting.
- Carbone de Balmain projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 50% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on many votes
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans masculineBased on many votes
Leans masculineBased on many votes
What they're made of
Carbone de Balmain
Main accords
- Amber
- Aromatic
- Balsamic
- Warm spicy
- Fresh spicy
- Fruity
Essencial Estilo
Main accords
- Woody
- Aromatic
- Fresh spicy
- Musky
- Amber
- Balsamic
Top notes
- bergamot
- black pepper
- cypress
- elemi
- pink pepper
Base notes
- amber
- cashmeran
- copaiba balm
- musk
- tonka bean
- vetiver
Which one is for you?
Pick Carbone de Balmain if…
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly
Pick Essencial Estilo if…
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more softly