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Prima Ballerina

Prima Ballerina by Guerlain is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Warmly received so far — a citrus, woody composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.

fresh citrusearthy refinementaromatic warmthday to nightsophisticated
4.17· 40 Ratings
Created byThierry Wasser
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2016, Prima Ballerina by Guerlain is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by Thierry Wasser. The composition opens with fresh and citrusy notes that give way to an aromatic heart of conifer and green accords, before settling into a woody base that reads as both earthy and refined. This scent draws on the legacy of Guerlain's innovative use of materials, blending natural elements with a modern twist.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Notes

As listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak0
Weak13.3k
Moderate16.0k
Long2.7k
Eternal8.0k
Sillage
Intimate4.0k
Moderate13.0k
Strong16.0k
Enormous12.0k

Application Tips

Apply lightly to avoid overpowering the subtle nuances. The aromatic top notes are bright but fade quickly, so layer it over a light moisturizer for better longevity. It's best suited for daytime wear when its fresh and earthy qualities shine.

03 · The Nose

Thierry Wasser

Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French

Thierry Wasser portrait

Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The crisp precision of a ballet studio where the scent of fresh pine needles and tart fruit blends seamlessly into the woody ambiance, creating an atmosphere of elegance and focus.

Fig. 01 — Prima Ballerina, Guerlain

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06 · The Room

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