
Balenciaga Paris
“Balenciaga Paris by Balenciaga is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a violet, powdery composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Balenciaga Paris by Balenciaga is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Balenciaga Paris was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Polge. The fragrance features Violet, Violet Leaf, Virginia Cedar, Carnation and Patchouli. Balenciaga Paris is a new fragrance by the house of Balenciaga and it was launched as the first fragrance after starting partnership with Coty, in 2008. Designer of Balenciaga - Nicolas Ghesquiere worked on developing the new fragrance and was meticulous about every detail of Balenciaga Paris edition. Perfumer who created this composition is Olivier Polge of IFF. Balenciaga Paris is not a romantic floral fragrance, but created with a dose of the urban and the traditional with nuances of metal effects. Its composition is characterized as a chypre floral with accentuated violet. The effect it leaves is not powdery as it usually does in other compositions, but violet leaves are put in the front plan so the fragrance receives light, fresh and natural nuances. Olivier Polge integrates redistilled wood such as cedar and patchouli. Floral essences are represented by carnation and violet. Flacon is made of transparent glass body, shaped like beans and decorated with a stopper which reminds of old vases from the 18th century. The designer's wish was to give character to these fragrance and flacon, so he believed that head, neck and stable body would make appropriate design. Fragrance Balenciaga Paris is available as 30, 50 and 75ml EDP, along with 200 ml perfumed bath and 200 ml body lotion. Advertising face and muse of the creator is Charlotte Gainsbourg, known from other advertising billboards by the house of Balenciaga. Photographer of the campaign is Steven Meisel.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Violet
Violet’s scent is a complex blend of sweetness and earthiness, reminiscent of fresh petals with undertones of damp soil. Derived from both natural and synthetic sources, it captures the essence of spring gardens and old-world elegance, evoking memories of vintage perfumery and modern sophistication.

Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf is not plucked from the flower itself but rather distilled from the leaves, capturing an essence that's both vegetal and slightly sweet. Its scent is reminiscent of walking through a garden after rain, where the air is crisp and the earth is damp with freshness.

Virginia Cedar
Virginia cedar, sourced from the eastern United States, carries a deep, resinous aroma with hints of sweetness and a subtle bitterness. This wood note is characterized by its dry, woody scent, which can evoke images of aged timber and forest floors underfoot.
Olivier Polge
Founding perfumer · 158 fragrances · b. 1972 · French

“My father taught me that a Chanel perfume must have a certain allure — you must want to lean closer.”
Olivier Polge succeeded his father Jacques as the in-house perfumer-creator at Chanel in 2013, becoming only the fourth person to hold this role in the house's history. The weight of that inheritance would paralyze most perfumers, but Polge has carried it with grace and creative courage. His contributions to Chanel — including Gabrielle, No. 5 L'Eau, and the Les Exclusifs range — honor the house's DNA while introducing a lighter, more contemporary sensibility. He is also celebrated for his work before Chanel, including Viktor & Rolf's Spicebomb.
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