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Michelle by Balenciaga — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Michelle by Balenciaga

Balenciaga· 1979· Parfum

Michelle

8.7234Typically ~$125

Aldehydes and leaf green up top, drying down to moss and sandalwood. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SweetFruityFloralWoodyPowdery

Perfumer: Françoise Caron

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Leaf green Gardenia Coconut Peach

Heart notes

Tuberose Jasmine Iris Rose

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallDayDate nights

When

Winter

87%

Spring

98%

Summer

83%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

98%

Where

Office

81%

Casual

94%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

88%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

37%