Balenciaga Paris L'Essence
4.2
Overall
Accords
woody
green
powdery
ozonic
violet
aquatic
Notes Pyramid
Top
Violet LeafGreen NotesAquatic notesviolet leafgreen notesaquaticViolet leafGreen notesAquatic
Heart
VioletvioletvetiverVetiver
Base
VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchoulicedarsandalwoodpatchouli
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ A sheer, lightweight green perfume with a hint of cold violet; soft and feminine.
- ✅ Long‑lasting with compliments; the violet‑leaf opening is unique and the powdery dry‑down is elegant.
- ✅ The combination of violet, vetiver and cedar creates a fresh, forest‑like vibe that works well in spring and fall.
- ✅ Green, violet, woody perfume that becomes more powdery once it dries down – a masterpiece for violet lovers.
- ✅ Long‑lasting, elegant and compliments‑worthy; perfect for spring and fall.
- ✅ One of my all‑time favourites – lasted for hours and I was always complimented.
- ✅ Quiet, elegant, and perfect for spring and fall – a modern violet masterpiece.
- ✅ One of my all‑time favourites – lasted for hours and earned compliments.
- ✅ Quietly addictive, reminiscent of a fresh forest after rain; elegant and chic.
- ✅ Excellent longevity and a comforting powdery violet that feels like fluffy clouds.
- ❌ Some find the powdery violet too sweet and the projection weak.
- ❌ Longevity can be short on dry skin, fading after a couple of hours.
- ❌ A few reviewers note an artificial, plastic‑like undertone in the base.
- ❌ Some find the powdery dry‑down a bit too sweet or old‑fashioned.
- ❌ Longevity can be short for dry skin, lasting only 2‑3 hours for some users.
- ❌ A few reviewers think the scent is overly green or synthetic and not suitable for hot weather.
- ❌ Too powdery and sweet for some noses; can become stuffy if oversprayed.
- ❌ Short lasting on dry skin – only 2‑3 hours for many users.
- ❌ Some find the opening metallic and the dry‑down bland or artificial.
- ❌ Can become stuffy if oversprayed; the powdery dry‑down may be too sweet for some.
- ❌ The opening is sharp and metallic, and the scent can feel a bit artificial on the skin.
- ❌ Some reviewers find the violet too dominant and the overall projection weak.
- ❌ Not ideal for hot weather; the green notes can feel heavy in summer heat.
