Balenciaga L'Essence
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Side by side
Balenciaga L'Essence vs. Simply Jil Sander Touch of Violet
Balenciaga L'Essence rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Balenciaga L'Essence | Simply Jil Sander Touch of Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2011 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge | Christophe Raynaud |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Balenciaga L'Essence
Woody
Green
Ozonic
Violet
Powdery
Aquatic
Aromatic
Earthy
Simply Jil Sander Touch of Violet
Powdery
Floral
Violet
Ozonic
Aquatic
Leather
Musky
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green Notes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Violet LeafResinous NotesVetiver
Violet LeafLilacWhite Peony
Base
LeatherMossWoody Notes
LeatherMuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Balenciaga L'Essence | Simply Jil Sander Touch of Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Jil Sander rarely lets a note run this freely. The violet doesn't whisper, it carries the composition, cool and crystalline, until the leather sneaks in quiet and warm. A rare floral with backbone.Simply Jil Sander Touch of Violet