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Balenciaga Balenciaga L'Essence vs Serge Lutens Bois de Violette
Balenciaga L'Essence is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
———Accords
Woody
100%
Green
77%
Ozonic
68%
Powdery
67%
Violet
67%
Aquatic
58%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Balenciaga L'Essence by Balenciaga is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Balenciaga L'Essence was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Polge. The fragrance features Violet Leaf, Violet, Vetiver, Green Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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Notes
———Accords
Violet
100%
Woody
97%
Powdery
90%
Ozonic
71%
Aquatic
60%
Floral
51%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Bois de Violette by Serge Lutens is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Bois de Violette was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Christopher Sheldrake. The fragrance features Violet, Cedar and Violet Leaf.
Rating
4.21vs4.13
Ratings
1,398vs919
Concentration
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Launch Year
2011vs1992
Which should I buy?
Balenciaga L'Essence is the community's favourite of the two.
- Balenciaga L'Essence is rated higher by the community: 4.21 from 1,398 ratings, against 4.13 from 919.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Balenciaga L'Essence and "moderate" for Bois de Violette.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
Buy Balenciaga L'Essence if you want the higher-rated option; pick Bois de Violette if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.