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    Balenciaga L'Essence vs. Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Balenciaga L'Essence peaks in spring, while Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Balenciaga L'Essence vs. Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum
    Balenciaga L'EssenceMon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumElixir
    Launched20112012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerOlivier Polge
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Balenciaga L'Essence

    Woody
    Green
    Ozonic
    Violet
    Powdery
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Earthy

    Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Amber
    Honey
    Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green Notes
    Candied BergamotCandied OrangeGrapefruit BlossomSugar
    Heart
    Violet LeafResinous NotesVetiver
    Jasmine
    Base
    LeatherMossWoody Notes
    Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Balenciaga L'Essence vs. Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum
    Balenciaga L'EssenceMon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    No sillage cloud, no 'notice me' moment. Just vetiver grounded by leather and moss, that forest-floor stillness. If you need to announce your arrival, look elsewhere.Balenciaga L'Essence
    The jasmine in this fragrance carries real weight and presence. Jasmine sambac absolute distinguishes itself from polite white florals through its depth and character.Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir Eau de Parfum