The Parisian fashion house Balmain unveils “Les Éternels”, a luxurious collection of eight unisex Eaux de Parfum, inviting you on a journey of self-realization.
The new fragrance range “Les Éternels” (translated: “The Eternals”) is a tribute to the legacy of the late founder Pierre Balmain and the modern influences of Olivier Rousteing, the current head designer. The House’s historical archives served as a source of inspiration, from which four classic Balmain fragrances – “Vent Vert (1947)”,”Ivoire de Balmain (1980)”, “Ébène (1983)” and “Carbone (2010)” – have been reinterpreted to reflect today’s zeitgeist. The collection is complemented by the four new creations “Sel d’Ambre”, “Rouge”, “Bronze” and “Bleu Infini”.
The collection is divided into three thematic areas: “Carbone (2024)” and “Sel d’Ambre” self-confidence, “Rouge”, “Vent Vert (2024)” and “Ivoire (2024)” for connection and “Bronze”, “Ébène (2024)” and “Bleu Infini” for self-reflection.
What I love about perfume is its emotionality. It is you, but it invites others to understand who you are.
Olivier Rousteing
Topic 1: Self-confidence
Carbone (2024) – Intense musk and subtle rose
Carbone (2024) – Balmain
The confident duality of a maximalist musk that mirrors the minimalist rose.
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“Carbone (2024)” is a tribute to authenticity and staying true to yourself. The composition combines the spicy accents of cumin and patchouli with a luxurious, velvety-sweet bouquet of suede and rose absolute. The fragrance is rounded off with creamy sandalwood and the powdery softness of white musk.
Sel d’Ambre – Glowing amber and salty ambergris
Sel d’Ambre – Balmain
A captivating alchemy of glowing amber and the mineral and oceanic depth of salty ambergris.
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Inspired by the mysticism of desert nights, “Sel d’Ambre” is intended to embody inner peace. The fragrance combines sensual, warm and salty amber notes, which are enhanced by the “Ambre 83 accord”, with the delicate, powdery nuances of orris root and the spicy tones of rukeri tea and incense.
Theme 2: Connectedness
Rouge – Sensual lily and light Georgywood
Rouge – Balmain
An electrifying floral-fruity bouquet that flirts with light woods.
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The composition of “Rouge” is intended to reflect the allure of fame and success, inspired by the union of Pierre Balmain and Olivier Rousteing. The fragrance fuses floral, fruity-sweet notes of lily, magnolia, Moraea ciliata and osmanthus with the woody, aromatic accents of Georgywood®.
Vent Vert (2024) – Airy mandarin and sensual jasmine
Vent Vert (2024) – Balmain
Reinvented for a new age, the iconic green fragrance embodies respect for nature in a timeless journey through the past, present and future.
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“Vent Vert (2024)” stands for a connection with nature. The composition blends green mandarin and a sensual jasmine note with fruity-fresh nuances of blackcurrant, basil, mint, fig leaf and the maritime scent of Calypsone®. Musk lends the base a warm, powdery character.
Ivoire (2024) – Intoxicating tuberose and untamed vetiver
Ivoire (2024) – Balmain
An intoxicating Grand Tubéreuse de Nuit unfolds its indulgent opulence as it becomes entangled in the untamed and raw roots of vetiver.
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“Ivoire (2024)” honors the heritage of Balmain’s New French style and captures the optimism of modern Paris. The composition combines the sparkling freshness of grapefruit with the exotic warmth of turmeric, while orange blossom and tuberose provide a floral note. Vetiver and suede lend the fragrance a warm and luxurious depth.
Topic 3: Self-reflection
Bronze – Blazing cedarwood and cooling patchouli
Bronze – Balmain
A contrasting trio of blazing cedarwoods, revitalized by a surprisingly cooling patchouli.
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“Bronze” is inspired by Olivier Rousteing’s healing journey after a fire accident and symbolizes a powerful new beginning. The composition unfolds the sensual presence of jasmine, combined with the spicy pungency of black pepper and the warm, earthy note of hay. Patchouli adds a subtle, sweet dimension, while tobacco and cedar give the fragrance depth and warmth.
Ébène (2024) – Eternal ebony and precious myrrh oil
Ébène (2024) – Balmain
Precious myrrh oil, entwined around the eternal roots of an ebony tree, grounds the fragrance in its essence and permanence.
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“Ébène (2024)” is intended to evoke Olivier Roustein’s discovery of his African roots. The composition combines the warmth of ebony and myrrh with the freshness of rose geranium and smoky notes of tobacco and incense, rounded off with cedarwood.
Bleu Infini – Warm cistus absolute and salted lichen
Bleu Infini – Balmain
Land and sea meet when the warmth of the cistus embraces the salty lichen.
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Inspired by the vastness of the sky and the seas, it celebrates “Bleu Infini” freedom. The composition combines warm, woody-balsamic notes of Akigalawood® and cistus absolute with earthy tones of oakmoss and lichen. Clary sage and pink pepper add a spicy freshness.
The new fragrances are available in 50 ml bottles.