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Balenciaga Paris by Balenciaga

Balenciaga· 2015

Balenciaga Paris

7.459Typically ~$100

Violet leaf and bergamot up top, drying down to musk and patchouli. A spring pick.

FloralPowderyLeatheryWoodySweet

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud

Scent profile

Top notes

Violet leaf Bergamot Mandarin orange Nausea

Heart notes

Violet White peony Lilac Tar

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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88%

Spring

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78%

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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Sport

46%