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Eau de toilette

Baldessarini Private Affairs

Gender image: Male
Gender:
Male
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Baldessarini Private Affairs is a classic leather fragrance released in 2011. Created for the modern man, it embodies confidence and style without sacrificing elegance.

Despite being marketed for men, this fragrance is so harmonious that any connoisseur of fine perfumery will appreciate it—an ideal addition to a personal collection or a thoughtful gift.

The History of Baldessarini

Baldessarini is a German fragrance house born from a love of impeccable tailoring.

Its founder, designer Werner Baldessarini, spent years honing his sense of style in the world of high fashion before bringing this passion to fragrance.

Private Affairs is a worthy representative of the brand, with every note guided by the idea of refined simplicity.

Concentration and Fragrance Family

The fragrance is available as an eau de toilette and belongs to the leather family.

It is a men's fragrance, but its versatility and soft trail also make it appealing to women who prefer bold, enveloping scents.

The main accords are citrus, leather, and woody.

Character and Sillage

Private Affairs is understated yet expressive.

Its soft sillage makes it ideal for the office, business meetings, or a romantic dinner—it does not overwhelm the space, leaving only a light, intriguing trace.

We recommend applying it to the wrists and neck, where the leather notes unfold with maximum warmth and naturalness.

What to Pair It With and Similar Fragrances

If you have fallen for Private Affairs, consider these similar compositions: Zadig & Voltaire This Is Love!

for Him is bolder and smokier, Dior Sauvage Parfum has a pronounced amber trail, and Avon Derek Jeter Driven Black is an affordable alternative with a woody-leather character.

All three would make excellent additions to the collection of any leather fragrance enthusiast.

Official brand website: http://www.parfumsmarinadebourbon.com. Discover more about the philosophy of the Baldessarini house and its other creations.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition of Private Affairs is built around leather. The top note of bergamot provides a tart, fresh opening, but quickly gives way to the main character — a leather accord.

At the heart, a clean, almost tangible leather unfolds — noble, soft, and slightly sweet.

A base of sandalwood and Virginia cedar lends the composition warm, woody depth and a long-lasting, comforting trail.

Gender Male
Brand Baldessarini
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country Germany
Website http://www.baldessarini.com
Year of production 2011
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Maurer & Wirtz

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Leather accord
Sandalwood
Virginian Cedar

Top notes

Heart notes

Families

Fragrance characteristics

based on 7 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
71%
Unisex
14%
Female
14%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
12%
For every day
38%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
0%
Office
25%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
40%
Spring
Spring
30%
Summer
Summer
10%
Autumn
Autumn
20%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
25%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
33%
18-25 years old
27%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
27%
46+ years old
7%
Any
7%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
14%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
14%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
25%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
25%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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This fragrance from the Baldessarini line really stands out. It's soft, with a leather accent, and bergamot adds an interesting tartness and freshness. But towards the end, unfortunately, it becomes too sweet and loses its unique charm
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The scent is really good, but it won't suit everyone. For me, it's more of a winter scent, warming, like a cozy evening at home

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