Balsamir
Balsamir by Perris Monte Carlo is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with myrrh, mandarin and pink pepper, moves into opoponax, labdanum and davana and dries down to virginia cedarwood, tolu balsam, pine and tonka bean. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Heart
- Opoponax Sweet myrrh. Balsamic, warm and slightly medicinal.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
Dry-down
- Virginia Cedarwood The pencil-shaving one specifically. Dry, sharp and slightly sweet.
- Tolu Balsam Warm, sweet, slightly cinnamon resin. Rich and rounded.
- Pine Sappy and bracing. Straightforwardly outdoorsy.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Smells like this
- Xerjoff Decas
- Histoires de Parfums 1/.4
- Parfums de Marly Carlisle
- Arquiste Misfit
- Chanel Coco
- Zoologist Harvest Mouse
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