Balenciaga· 1982· Eau de Toilette

Prélude

Name: Prélude by Balenciaga
Brand: Balenciaga
Rating: 8.4 (155 reviews)

8.4155Typically ~$85

Spices and aldehydes up top, drying down to frankincense and tolu balm. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FloralOrientalSweetSpicyResinous

Scent profile

Top notes

Spices Aldehydes Bergamot Orange Pimento

Heart notes

Carnation Orchid Ylang-ylang Cinnamon

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

96%

Spring

73%

Summer

53%

Fall

100%

Day

76%

Night

100%

Where

Office

64%

Casual

79%

Date

100%

Club

66%

Formal

83%

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

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