Balmain Beauty
Carbone
unisex · Launched 2024
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Top notes are the first minutes, heart is the next hours, base is what stays.
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About Balmain Beauty Carbone
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
Carbone, created by Quentin Bisch for Balmain Beauty in 2024, is woody and musky in equal measure, with about half of those who describe it noting spice, flowers and leather as well.
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Carbone, created by Quentin Bisch for Balmain Beauty in 2024, is woody and musky in equal measure, with about half of those who describe it noting spice, flowers and leather as well.
The notes form a single, compact set. Cumin gives a warm, slightly salty spice with a skin-like, almost sweaty edge that adds intimacy. Rose brings a soft floral note that keeps the spice from feeling harsh. Suede adds a smooth, supple leather texture, while patchouli supplies earthy darkness and sandalwood a creamy wood. White musk and musk wrap everything in a clean, soft, close-to-skin finish.
Carbone is shared and can be worn by anyone. Its spiced, skin-like character suits cooler months, evenings and close company, and it should appeal to people who like modern musky woods with a little edge rather than bright or sweet fragrances.
Carbone — unisex fragrance by Balmain Beauty (released 2024). Notes: Cumin, Musk, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Suede, White Musk. — Parfica open fragrance database
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Quick answers
How much does Balmain Beauty Carbone cost in the United Kingdom?
From £98.00 for 30 ml at Nicchia Luxury. Other sizes: 50 ml from £154. Price from one partner shop in the United Kingdom, checked daily, unchanged since 31 Oct 2026.
Which sizes are sold?
30 ml, 50 ml.
What does it smell like?
Mainly woody, musky, spicy and floral. Notes: cumin, musk, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, suede.
Who makes it?
Balmain Beauty (France). Launched in 2024. The perfumer is Quentin Bisch. Marketed unisex.
How is it rated?
7.9 out of 10 from 82 votes on Parfica open fragrance database.
Where does this data come from?
The rating and the votes on longevity, sillage, season and time of day come from Parfica open fragrance database. Notes, accords, perfumers and release data come from the ScentGlade catalogue (shared with the Olfactory app) and its editors. Prices and stock come from the partner shops’ own product feeds and show the last update date.