About
“When I look at the Balenciaga fashion, I see heritage, craftsman, architecture refinement and of course, a lot of modernity. The brand has been able to reconcile the past and the future and I wanted my creation to become the real fragrance counterpart to it. I desired to reinterpret an iconic ingredient within a timeless, haute parfumerie structure.” – Olivier Polge, Perfumer
Notes
Cedarwood
Vetiver
Patchouli
Violet Leaves
Green Notes
VioletThe noses
1 perfumer
Performance
How it wears
Longevity6.9 / 10
Sillage5.7 / 10
Projection6.1 / 10
Value5.9 / 10
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Day90%
Night74%
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Frequently asked
What does L'Essence by Balenciaga smell like?+
L'Essence by Balenciaga features notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Violet Leaves, and Green Notes. The overall character is woody, green.
What are the notes in L'Essence?+
The notes in L'Essence include Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Violet Leaves, Green Notes, and Violet.
Is L'Essence for men or women?+
L'Essence by Balenciaga is designed for women.
Who created L'Essence?+
L'Essence was created by Olivier Polge for Balenciaga.
When was L'Essence released?+
L'Essence by Balenciaga was launched in 2011.
What fragrances are similar to L'Essence?+
Fragrances similar to L'Essence include Fidèle Violette by Jardin De France, Futur by Robert Piguet, Jeune by Uttori, Bamboo Path by Uttori, based on shared notes and scent profile.