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Monsieur Balmain Cologne by Pierre Balmain, Launched in 1990, Monsieur Balmain is a masculine fragrance build on citrus aromatics. This fragrance is moderately long-lasting and is ideal for bright summer days. The fragrance begins to build with notes of bitter orange, lemon, lime, and a hint of cooling mint. Moving down into the heart, notes contrast between floral and herbal with appearances of rose, sandalwood, thyme, ginger, and nutmeg. Vetiver, clary sage, musk, and amber round the scent out and leave you with an aromatic scent to turn heads.

This spicy, citrus-based scent was created by Pierre Balmain perfume brand. The brand began as a French fashion house but moved into fragrances in the 1940s. The founder of the brand passed away in 1982 but his legacy remains intact with many new fragrances being launched since. There are over 25 fragrances in the base for the company. Some of the perfumers who have worked with it include esteemed individuals such as Michel Almairac, Guillaume Flavigny, and Olivier Pescheux. All products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations.
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Hey everyone, it's Sarah. And today I'll be reviewing Monsieur Balmain by Pierre Balmain. This fresh, aquatic cologne was launched in 1990. It's a bright, lemony scent, and it has a complex blend of mint, bergamot, lemon, ginger, vetiver, rosemary, sage, and sandalwood. This cologne is unique and distinctive, so I would recommend making this your new, signature fragrance. All right everyone, that's all for today. Remember if you want to see more reviews on your favorite products, subscribe to our YouTube channel. And be sure to check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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About the Product
Attribute Name Attribute Value
Brand Pierre Balmain
Fragrance Family Citrus
Fragrance Name Monsieur Balmain
Fragrance Classification Sample, Cologne, Shower Gel
Volume Available in 1 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml and 200 ml
Top Notes Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, Verbena, Mint, Spearmint
Heart Notes Rose, Ginger, Nutmeg, Pepper, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Base Notes Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk
Gender Men
Year Of Launch 1990
Customer Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
4

LEMONY DEELISH!!!!!

A SOLID 4 stars ONLY for the simple fact that the scent doesn't remain for a long enough time. That aside...there possibly can't be another frag out there as lemony fresh as this one gets!! When you first spray it on...WOW!!!!! SOOO.....great a smell...this is a keeper if you enjoy citrussy
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fragrances! Great value!! Likely more inclined to be worn in warmer climate conditions, but heck...this will likely brighten your day even on the cloudiest or coldest of days!!
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Most Liked Negative Review
3

Lemons

I use this product as a room spray and fabric freshener. It is better than bounce for a laundry secnt ,, and is better than fabreeze as well for spraying on surfaces to give a fresh scent of lemon. Lemon it is...one note lemon...you cannot mistake it for anything else.,.it smells like lemon with
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captal letters. This is its weakness as a scent to wear...It lacks complexity or mystery...Its lemon...and just that and only that in abundence,
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53 Reviews
5

My favorite for decades

Lemony

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/10/2019
By Roberto
From Puerto Rico
5

I've used Monsieur Balmain since 1960 !

It has become so rare to find lately that I value each slim yellow bottle of the original perfume I've used since I was a teen, & I value it more now !

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/13/2018
By Phillip
From Marin County, CA.
4

Used this citrucy fragrance for years.Ladies love it

I have a very demanding wife who has a sharp strength of smell. She fully approves

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/1/2017
By Dave
From London
5

Monsieur Balmain.... now a family tradition.

I have been using Monsieur Balmain for more years than I care to remember. Now my sons and my grandchildren now use it.....and I still have to pay for it. Thank God your prices are very reasonable.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/30/2017
By Ricardo
From Caracas, Venezuela
5

A great cologne!!!

It's a wonderful men's cologne and at a great price.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/31/2016
By Kate
From NY, NY
5

Very nice!

Very Happy With This Fragrance!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/22/2016
By Lonnie wobig
From Rochester Mn.
4

Nice fresh smell

Monsieur Balmain Cologne smells very fresh. Kind of smells like Lemon Pledge when you first put it on. Not overpowering you need to be somewhat close to smell it. Nice scent for the price.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/8/2016
By Lowrider
From Chico CA
4

Great summer scent, poor longevity

Great daily scent, reapply as needed

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/5/2016
By Thirmulligan
From Ottawa
4

Subtle changes?

I may be mistaken, having not purchased Monsieur Balmain for a while, that the pungent lemon (which I enjoyed) seems to have a softer edge. It is a masculine scent, with no ties (thank goodness) to scents labelled "sport" or "musk." My chemistry does not respond well to the latter scents, because they inevitably turn soapy, anise-like, or worse, tobacco-like. While I consider it a summer scent, I use it all year long. Unfortunately, the bottle that was slim and frosted is now a sharp edged cube that I find heavy and clunky. But all that really matters is the cologne and it is my all-time favorite.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 6/1/2016
By AndrewCF
From Brockton, MA
5

Once hard to find... Even in Paris...new bottle same scent

Five stars

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/28/2016
By Johnn Saint
From new york
5

Fresh citrus scent that lasts.

Great man's scent.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/23/2016
By Carol the Scot
From Indiana
5

Fredsdad still loves it!

I;m still hanging in there and after 40 years I;m not going to chage! Monsieur Balmain is excellent.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/6/2015
By Fredsdad
From Palm Springs, CA
5

Still usinf Monsieur Balmain

I continue to use Monsieur Balmainh like I have for over 39 years. Why change when I have a cologne that blends well with my skin and I always receive complements from others.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/7/2015
By Fredsdad
From Palm Springs, CA
5

New Bottle (and Formulation?)

Spiced lemon freshness that seems to hold longer: a new formulation? The new square bottle with black square cap is beautiful, though awkward to hold.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/1/2015
By DB
From Toronto ON
5

A classic from the 1960's..

A classic..

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/3/2015
By 1953childstar
From Washington D.C.
4

Prompt Free shipping to Australia

Tester was excellent value

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/7/2014
By Double Dee
From Melbourne Australia
3

Usual excellent service from FragranceX

I like lemon scent and Monsieur Balmain has it.I layer it with Hadrien Absolu and this combo has a unique lemon scent that lasts longer.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/14/2014
By jjmoose
From Montreal Canada
5

Citrus, my fragrance

Citrus, it´s my fragrance

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/2/2014
By Willy Wuschel
From Willy Wuschel
4

Monsieur Balmain Cologne

As close to pure lemon as I've ever found (which is what I'm searching for).But it lasts 15 minutes max on me despite very liberal spritzing.So doubt I can satisfactorily purchase this again.

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend to a friend.

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Date 12/4/2013
By jjmoose
From Montreal Canada
5

Still using after 40 plus years!

I continue receiving compliments about how nice my cologne is. I wouldn't change for anything.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/18/2013
By Fredsdad
From Palm Springs, CA
5

Great alternative to Bois de Cedrat

A fantastic lemon/citrus/tea/rose scent. This is my go to daytime fragrance. If you want to smell fresh and clean without overpowering someone, this is the scent to buy.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/11/2013
By Pete
From Victoria, BC
5

Our husband's year-time favourite !!

I have bought this for my husband for years and he loves it so much, he seldom use other fragrances now. Draws compliments from anybody, even from our very little niece. Monsieur Balmain has recently changed the bottle and package like other ladies Balmain scents (eg. Ivoire de Balmain, Vent Vert), so I wonder if the composition also changed. I hope not.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/19/2013
By noki
From Tokyo, Japan
3

Lemons

I use this product as a room spray and fabric freshener. It is better than bounce for a laundry secnt ,, and is better than fabreeze as well for spraying on surfaces to give a fresh scent of lemon. Lemon it is...one note lemon...you cannot mistake it for anything else.,.it smells like lemon with captal letters. This is its weakness as a scent to wear...It lacks complexity or mystery...Its lemon...and just that and only that in abundence,

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/16/2013
By Homemaker from LA
From Los Angeles, CA
4

Oldie but Goodie

Monsieur Balmain is a classic fragrance with primarily citrus notes. It is good to wear everyday, and particularly outdoors, as insects shy away from citrus. It is not a very complex fragrance, and the sillage and longevity are just average. But if you like classic citrus scents this a good one.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/27/2012
By kcfield
From Virginia
5

I have used this cologne for 35 + years

I have used this cologne for over 35 years, it is my signature fragrance and I am constantly asked the name. I love the clean lemony smell and it is never overpowering. Keep up the fine work Monsieur Balmain!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/11/2012
By Fredsdad
From Palm Springs
5

Well packed and box sealed

my best value !

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 6/10/2012
By vincent guyot
From belgium
4

Spring &summer scent

Is the fragance I use almost every day, mainly in summer. It´s fresh and every one at any age can use it. My wife sometimes takes some drops. Believe or not, it cannot be found in Spain or even in France. From years ago I have to buy by internet.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 5/16/2012
By Serious Spaniard
From MADRID. SPAIN
5

Fresh Lemon Fragrance

This is a great Fresh Lemon / Citrus fragrance. I was looking for citrus fragrance, after searching on net I came across this mentioned on a forum. Its worth trying it. Fast delivery from fragrancex. International shipment received within a week.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/29/2012
By Mahesh14
From India
5

Cool Citrus

This is a cool citrus fragrance......pure citrus blast and long lasting in hot summer.... ! good...

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/14/2012
By Mahesh
From India
5

PRASE FROM FREDSDAD

I HAVE USED THIS COLOGNE FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND I LOVE IT! I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING. IT TRUELY IS MY SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE SINCE THE FIRST TIME I BOUGHT IT IN PARIS.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 4/12/2012
By FREDSDAD
From PALM SPRINGS, CA
5

A very refreshing and light fragrance.

A great ,light fragrance for daily use.Would be hard for anybody not to like it.Much admired by others. "What are using,that smells good"?

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/5/2012
By Frederico
From England
5

The best, by far...!!!

I have been using Monsieur Balmain all my life and will continue to do so. Now my sons are using or "borrowing" my cologne so I have to buy more than usual. Even so...I still love he crooks...!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/29/2011
By Ricardo
From Caracas, Venezuela
4

Fizzy Lemon

Monsieur Balmain is a blast of lightly-spiced, fizzy lemon: fresh and uplifting; unfortunately, it fades fast.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/12/2011
By DB
From Toronto
5

I would buy this product again and again

smells amazing! too good to wear during the day ... I'm very complimented my work when I use this perfume!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/21/2011
By blond angel
From picos-pi /brazil
4

Refreshing Classi Cologne!

Great Classic Cologne. One of the better lemony scents you´ll find within this price range. Recomended if you´re a classic cologne lover.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 6/8/2011
By TheBuyer
From Brasil
5

a fragrance to remember

Use sparingly, as the fragrance is distinct and enduring.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/3/2011
By adil
From cleveland, ohio
5

Monsieur Balmain Cologne is the BEST!

Delighted to find Monsieur Balmain Cologne on FragranceX.com, because you cannot find it in stores any longer. Its clean fresh citrus scent is a classic statement for men.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 10/3/2010
By Bob world traveler
From Miami/NYC, FL/NY
5

FRESH BUT TRADITIONAL... CLASSY !!!

I have been using this product for as long as I can remember....and it's still as good now as it was then, many, many years ago. Great stuff!!!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/28/2010
By RICARDO
From CARACAS, VENEZUELA, SOUTH AMERICA
4

LEMONY DEELISH!!!!!

A SOLID 4 stars ONLY for the simple fact that the scent doesn't remain for a long enough time. That aside...there possibly can't be another frag out there as lemony fresh as this one gets!! When you first spray it on...WOW!!!!! SOOO.....great a smell...this is a keeper if you enjoy citrussy fragrances! Great value!! Likely more inclined to be worn in warmer climate conditions, but heck...this will likely brighten your day even on the cloudiest or coldest of days!!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/27/2010
By BOBESTER
From Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
5

Monsieur Balmain

I love this cologne but it's not easy to find. I've been ordering it from FragranceX.com for years.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/11/2010
By JonJon
From Los Angeles, CA
4

A refreshing scent

It smells fresh!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/14/2010
By MURIEL SOILEX
From LOS ANGELES
5

This One's A Keeper

This is a classic from the 80s that I'd almost given up on seeing again - I used to call it he "Sherbert Lemon" and have been holding on to he last few mls in the ageing bottle I've been hanging on to. Then with the discovery of FragranceX I've been able to replace a couple of my old favourites that are unavailable in Australia This one's as good as it ever was and now thanks to FrX I'm splashing it on all the time Thanks John F West Aust

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/3/2010
By John F
From Perth - Western Australia
5

A Super Fruity Fragrance

try it, its wonderful

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 1/1/2010
By Willy Wuschel
From Berlin (Germany)
4

Citrus All The Way

I Read abot it at a famous Fragrance portal and hence ordered it. It is no doubt a must have for all citrus lovers.Will make you feel wide awake and full of life once you apply it in the morning.Citrus and pure citrus is what you will notice in top, middle and base notes.Just has a hint of spices too. A True Classic

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 11/17/2009
By Nishant David
From New Delhi, India
5

It has become family tradition.

Buy at least four or five bottles, so you can keep same at home, the office, car, boat or whatever.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 9/14/2009
By Ricardo G.
From Caracas, Venezuela
5

Fantastic although very young!

it's fantastic, fabulous and incomparable, it's the young Monsieur Balmain... made me go back in time! Thanks Monsieur Balmain

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 3/3/2009
By Ugo
From Londrina
5

Bought it in 1967 at Gallerie Lafayette

Found this at [...] Paris, France in 1967 and have been using it ever since. An excellent scent.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/18/2009
By JAG
From Bangkok, Thailand
5

OLD FASHION, HIGH CLASS COLOGNE...!!!!

Always buy five or six bottles.....your friends are bound to steal some of them...!!!

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 2/10/2009
By Rick
From Weston, Florida
5

Prompt Service

Not at all overpowering.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 8/24/2008
By Walt
From Scottsdale, AZ
5

amazing fresh

"Monsieur" Balmain does not only fit for men!! Also women loves this geat fragance.

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend to a friend.

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Date 7/31/2008
By Sis
From Hamburg, Germany