Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme, released in 2015, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme: leather, ozonic and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men — 78% scent match

    Offers a similar blend of warm spices and woody undertones that mirror the approachable, modern masculine profile of the original.

    It shares its fresh spicy, amber and woody accords with Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,236 community ratings.

  2. English Laundry Oxford Bleu — 70% scent match

    Features a comparable balance of fresh aromatics and warm base notes that echo the versatile nature of Balmain Homme.

    It shares its vanilla, woody and fresh spicy accords with Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 585 community ratings.

  3. Versace The Dreamer — 68% scent match

    Leans into a similar floral-woody territory, offering a classic masculine impression that feels reminiscent of the Balmain aesthetic.

    It shares its fresh spicy, amber and woody accords with Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 6,111 community ratings.

  4. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Night — 63% scent match

    Captures a similar dark, woody, and aromatic vibe that aligns with the evening-ready character of the reference scent.

    It shares its woody and leather accords with Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 4,673 community ratings.

  5. Antonio Banderas The Secret Night — 73% scent match

    Provides a similar spicy and woody aromatic experience that sits in the same family as the discontinued Balmain release.

    It shares its amber, vanilla and fresh spicy accords with Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 67 community ratings.

Which Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme dupe is cheapest?

Antonio Banderas The Secret Night, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme.

Which Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme dupe lasts longest?

Antonio Banderas The Secret Night, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme.

Which Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme dupe is closest to the original?

Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guess Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men saves you about $30 a year against Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Antonio Banderas The Secret Night comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Balmain Beauty Balmain Homme notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-06.