Miss Balmain
Balmain · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1967
≈ $70 · 50ml · approx. retail
Miss Balmain (1967) is a woody-leather chypre with a rebellious, animalic edge that reflected the changing social mood of the late '60s. Its blend of aldehydic florals over oakmoss and leather made it a cult classic among vintage-chypre collectors.
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The core · the next few hours
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Dupes & cheaper alternatives
Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.
Givenchy III
Givenchy · Floral
Shares Aldehydes, Gardenia, Iris / Orris
Miss Dior Originale
Dior · Woody
Shares Aldehydes, Gardenia, Narcissus
Aire
Loewe · Floral
Shares Aldehydes, Green Notes, Lemon
Ivoire de Balmain
Balmain · Floral
Shares Aldehydes, Lemon, Iris / Orris
Héritage
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Shares Aldehydes, Lemon, Green Notes
Missoni Uomo (1983)
Missoni · Woody
Shares Lemon, Vetiver, Carnation