Ballerina
MoresqueEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Ballerina vs. Reine Makéda
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ballerina | Reine Makéda | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2020 | 2022 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Anne Flipo |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ballerina
Powdery
Sweet
Musky
Iris
Vanilla
Amber
Fruity
Caramel
Reine Makéda
Musky
Powdery
Woody
Vanilla
Floral
Iris
White Floral
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
White PeachTangerineGinger
Violet LeafMandarin Orange
Heart
Cotton CandyRoseYlang-YlangAngelica
Moroccan orris rootJasmineRose
Base
Italian Orris RootWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmbrette SeedAmberFrankincense
Ambrette SeedVanillaCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ballerina | Reine Makéda | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Powdery florals get dismissed as too soft, too sweet, too much. But Ballerina earns its reputation, the Taif rose and cotton candy soften without cloying, the ginger keeps it from floating away.Ballerina
This is the powdery rose you reach for when you want to be remembered without being announced. Ambrette keeps it from disappearing. Moderate sillage means it stays close, intimate, not shouting.Reine Makéda