Balle Rouge
Balle Rouge opens with pink pepper and lemon over bergamot, a sharp, bright combination that iris softens in the heart with a cool, powdery quality. Rose arrives alongside the iris with a warmth that amber reinforces, the two florals in the mid-stage giving the composition a depth that the citrus-pepper opening has been building toward. Tonka bean and patchouli in the base add sweetness and earthiness in equal measure, vanilla and cedar closing the composition with a warmth that is smooth and lasting.
Why We Carry This
The iris-rose heart in Balle Rouge is the pair that gives the composition its distinction from more standard berry-amber constructions. The pink pepper opening is direct and confident, and the tonka-patchouli base gives the whole fragrance a longevity that suits the Mes Bisous aesthetic of accessible quality.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Raspberry, Red Berry, Cherry
Heart notes: Rose, Peony, Jasmine, Violet
Base notes: White Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla
Character
Accords: Fruity, Floral, Sweet, Red Fruits, Powdery, Musk
Perfumer: Koray Sevinç