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Balenciaga logo

Balenciaga

Designer

Spain

Ho Hang

4.45211 ratings·Men·1972·Amber Oriental

Opens with Lavender, Basil, Bergamot, Orange, Lemon moves through Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Geranium, Patchouli, Cedar and settles into Labdanum, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk.

Perfumers

Jacques JantzenRaymond Chaillan

Main Accords

amberwoodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

amber
100%
woody
80%
aromatic
59%
fresh spicy
39%
warm spicy
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Basil

Basil

Bergamot

Bergamot

Lavender

Lavender

Lemon

Lemon

Orange

Orange

Heart Notes

brazilian rosewood

brazilian rosewood

carnation

carnation

Cedar

Cedar

Geranium

Geranium

Patchouli

Patchouli

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Benzoin

Benzoin

Labdanum

Labdanum

Musk

Musk

Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Vanilla

Vanilla

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Fresh Citrus
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Signoricci 2

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Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme

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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Community

What People Think

4.45

211 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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