Balalaika
Lucien LelongCologne1939
Side by side
Balalaika vs. Chamade
Balalaika rates higher with the community, while Chamade wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Balalaika | Chamade | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1939 | 1969 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Balalaika
Powdery
Woody
Violet
White Floral
Citrus
Musky
Vanilla
Sweet
Chamade
Green
Amber
Floral
Rose
Fresh
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin Orange
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
VioletGardeniaRosewood
GalbanumLilacCloveLily of the Valley
Base
MuskWoody NotesVanilla
BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberPeru BalsamTolu BalsamVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Balalaika | Chamade | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Violet and gardenia disagree at first, then agree to differ, for hours. Balalaika doesn't shout. It lingers. The kind of fragrance that makes people lean in rather than step back.Balalaika
This is the green floral that Guerlain built its reputation on. Dense hyacinth, blackcurrant oil, galbanum, it smells like a perfumer who decided to make a point.Chamade
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Balalaika | Chamade | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $82.59fragrancenet |
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