Balr. 1 was not initially on my radar. A blind buy out of curiosity for the plum, however, brought me immense joy (to my luck) and a backup :D.
Balr. 1 starts with a plum, just as I hoped, juicy, ripe, and thanks to the caramel, so beautifully sweet..
It is a dense but not cloying sweetness. It is fruity, but not too sticky.
After a moment, this sweetness fades slightly. Jasmine, rose, and lotus bring a floral touch without the scent drifting into the floral territory.
It lingers for quite a while until the base notes complete it and round it off warmly.
For me, the fragrance has a sexiness without being cheap.
It doesn’t shout, but it has presence.
On my skin, it is quite expansive for about 4 hours and then becomes more intimate.
Then you need a little breeze for it to reach others. However, if you get close, it will still be noticed. After about 6 hours, it is definitely close to the skin.
On clothing, the longevity is significantly longer.
Someone has truly created something beautiful in the bottle.
A bottle that is designed very discreetly in the shape of a hexagon. Even the name Balr. 1 gives no hint of the wonderful perfume inside.
I really like the scent too. I also love sweet fragrances. I think this one strikes a great balance between fruity, sweet, and spicy. I'm especially taken by the tonka bean here :)