Balenciaga L'Essence
BalenciagaEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Balenciaga L'Essence vs. De Profundis Limited Edition
Balenciaga L'Essence peaks in spring, while De Profundis Limited Edition belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Balenciaga L'Essence | De Profundis Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Balenciaga L'Essence
Woody
Green
Ozonic
Violet
Powdery
Aquatic
Aromatic
Earthy
De Profundis Limited Edition
Smoky
Herbal
Green
Floral
Amber
Violet
Powdery
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green Notes
Green NotesFloral Notes
Heart
Violet LeafResinous NotesVetiver
ChrysanthemumVioletSpicy Notes
Base
LeatherMossWoody Notes
IncenseAshWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Balenciaga L'Essence | De Profundis Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
Some fragrances want to be liked. This one wants to be understood. The chrysanthemum-incense pairing is unusual, not funeral gloom, but the beauty in what we don't say.De Profundis Limited Edition