Fir Balsam
Franck BocletEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Fir Balsam vs. Balsamir
Fir Balsam peaks in winter, while Balsamir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Fir Balsam | Balsamir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Luca Maffei, Antoine Lie |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Fir Balsam
Amber
Woody
Vanilla
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Balsamic
Balsamir
Amber
Sweet
Balsamic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Red BerriesArtemisiaCardamom
MyrrhPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
Balsam FirPatchouliRose
OpoponaxDavanaLabdanum
Base
BenzoinVanillaLabdanum
Tonka BeanBalsam FirAmerican CedarTolu Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Fir Balsam | Balsamir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Fir Balsam divides people at the opening. The tart-berry-and-artemisia jolt hits some like a slap, others like a restart. The fragrance demands attention from the first spray.Fir Balsam
Resinous fragrances can feel like homework. This one doesn't. Balsamir wears its myrrh and balsams like someone who got dressed for themselves, not for approval.Balsamir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Fir Balsam | Balsamir | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $79.09fragrancenet | — |
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