The new B. Balenciaga feels like the fragrance I've been waiting to sniff this year. And I have been waiting months to try it. It doesn't smell like everything else, and it's not fruity sweet. What it is , is quite good.
The fragrance is very dry , owing mainly to the violet leaves and orris ( iris root) along with edamame accord . I have to be honest, I've not smelled edamame before , but it's obviously a green scent and there is plenty of that in here .
I love the dry feel of iris and B. never goes too powdery. It's also as I mentioned a very green scent . The florals are a tease that come and go as you sniff. Lily of The Valley is one of the top notes but I don't get much of that pretty floral at first. More like after 5 or more. Ambrette seeds, another favorite note of mine, add a little warmth but also continues the dry feel, with cedar well represented as well. There is a peppery spice to the drydown that gives it a little edge.
This wears fairly light , more than a skinscent but not heavy or strong and there is light sillage. For a day fragrance that has a little verve and a lot of elegance, B. Balenciaga is a perfect choice.
B. Balenciaga comes in a rollerball for $ 25, 1oz EDP for $ 82, 1.7 oz EDP for $ 110 and 2.5 oz EDP for $ 145 as well as shower gel and lotion and is available at Sephora
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