Balenciaga L'Essence
BalenciagaEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Balenciaga L'Essence vs. Paris
Paris projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Balenciaga L'Essence | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 1983 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge | Sophia Grojsman |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Balenciaga L'Essence
Woody
Green
Ozonic
Violet
Powdery
Aquatic
Aromatic
Earthy
Paris
Powdery
Floral
Rose
Yellow Floral
Green
Violet
White Floral
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green Notes
BergamotCinnamonGeraniumHawthornHyacinthMimosaOrange BlossomIndian cress
Heart
Violet LeafResinous NotesVetiver
RoseVioletLily of the ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangOrris RootLinden Blossom
Base
LeatherMossWoody Notes
MuskCedarwoodHeliotropeIrisSandalwoodAmberOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Balenciaga L'Essence | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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 powdery violet-rose heart and classic chypre drydown will read as distinctly vintage, which is precisely the point. Oakmoss grounds it in another era.Paris
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Balenciaga L'Essence | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $98.50ecosmetics |
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