Attimo vs Monsieur Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur Balmain takes 3 of 7 categories.
AttimoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Monsieur BalmainChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Attimo2/7
Monsieur Balmain3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Monsieur Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Monsieur Balmain
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Attimo
- Versatility
- Attimo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monsieur Balmain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AttimoParis ElyseesMonsieur BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 60%Had 27%Want 13%
4.69/ 5 · 449 votes
Have 56%Had 14%Want 31%
Category winnerMonsieur BalmainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
32%Like
27%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
63 votes
72%Love
25%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerMonsieur BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAttimoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
mossy74%
earthy65%
citrus56%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy53%
fresh30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonThyme
Heart1 to 2 hours
JuniperNutmegJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossSandalwoodAmber
Top
LemonBergamotBitter OrangeMint
Heart
GingerSandalwoodRosemaryCarawayNutmegMossPepperThyme
Base
VetiverClary SageAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Thyme, Nutmeg and Moss. Durations are only published for Attimo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day36
Night100
Spring82
Summer100
Fall18
Winter6
Day100
Night13
Category winnerAttimoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,855
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,042
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched1990
Reviews0
Category winnerMonsieur BalmainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAttimo by Paris Elysees is an aromatic spicy masculine fragrance built on a crisp contrast between zesty brightness and earthy woods. It opens with sharp lemon and herbal thyme, creating an immediate fresh feel that wakes up the senses. As the citrus settles, the heart introduces piney juniper and warm nutmeg, softene…
Reviews →Monsieur Balmain by Pierre Balmain is a sharp, sun-drenched blast of yellow lemon peel and bitter orange. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, completely unsweetened citrus that holds its ground in high heat. It works beautifully on humid summer days when sugary scents turn cloying.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Attimo or Monsieur Balmain?
Monsieur Balmain takes 3 of 7 categories. Attimo is rated 3.67/5 from 63 votes; Monsieur Balmain is rated 4.69/5 from 449 votes. Choose Attimo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Monsieur Balmain for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Attimo or Monsieur Balmain?
They last about the same: Attimo 63/100, Monsieur Balmain 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Attimo or Monsieur Balmain?
Projection is very close: Attimo 57/100, Monsieur Balmain 57/100 for sillage.
Do Attimo and Monsieur Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Thyme, Nutmeg and Moss.
Is Attimo or Monsieur Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Monsieur Balmain is the stronger pick. For winter, Attimo is the stronger pick. Attimo suits evening wear; Monsieur Balmain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Attimo and Monsieur Balmain?
Attimo has top notes of Lemon and Thyme, heart notes of Juniper, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood and Amber. Monsieur Balmain has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Sandalwood, Rosemary and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Clary Sage, Amber and Musk.
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