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Destin de Balmain ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 20 February 2026 5 Comments

Balmain has launched Destin de Balmain, a new fruity floral fragrance for women.

Destin de Balmain is destiny you hold in your hands. A bold floral fruity fragrance that captures the unstoppable energy of the Balmain individual: independent, youthful, and unapologetic. Guided by passion and driven by confidence, the refillable feminine fragrance is for those who choose their own path.

What It Is: A radiant burst of luscious strawberry captures the thrill of a new beginning. Refined and confident, notes of peony entwine with the creamy warmth of a sandalwood accord to reveal a daring floral fruity fragrance that celebrates choosing your path and living your destiny.

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“Destin de Balmain features a joyful, optimistic spark of ripe strawberry,” said Quentin Bisch, Perfumer. “The fruit’s juicy vivacity brings bright, elevated sweetness to the composition. Notes of peony further convey the feeling of rosy fullness, and notes of creamy sandalwood anchor the fragrance in strength and luminosity. It has an irresistible electric energy.”

Additional notes include pink pepper, lily, patchouli, akigalawood and ambrexolide.

Destin de Balmain is available in 10 ($33), 30 ($92), 50 ($130) and 100 ($155) ml Eau de Parfum. A 150 ml refill will also be sold.

(first quote via balmainbeauty, second quote via afp, additional information via ulta)

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Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: balmain, quentin bisch

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  1. LesLiesse says:
    20 February 2026 at 11:08 am

    I love the bottle!

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    • Robin says:
      20 February 2026 at 11:48 am

      Me too. Also love Quentin Bisch. Strawberry + peony, maybe, at best.

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      • Kris says:
        20 February 2026 at 4:05 pm

        Me three. Sounds nice to me.

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  2. Squirrely says:
    4 March 2026 at 7:49 am

    I just smelled this last night at Ulta and was surprised at how much I liked it. The strawberry note reminded me of the long gone and much missed (by me, at least) Miss Dior Cherie from the mid 2000s.

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    • Robin says:
      4 March 2026 at 11:52 am

      Good to know, thanks!

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