Balenciaga 2014 EDP

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B. Balenciaga

by Domitille Michalon Bertier

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Balenciaga B. Balenciaga is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Domitille Michalon Bertier. B. Balenciaga opens with Violet Leaf and Lily of the Valley, settles into a heart of Sweet Pea, Cedar, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Ambrette and Cashmeran. Balenciaga's B. Balenciaga carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This green, woody Balenciaga offering is a divisive one. You'll either adore its unique cool pea-pod freshness and sophistication or wrinkle your nose at its savoury, pickle-like oddness. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
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  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Cool
  • Elegant
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B. Balenciaga Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lily of the Valley50%
Violet Leaf50%
Heartas listed
Cedar33%
Iris33%
Sweet Pea33%
Baseas listed
Ambrette50%
Cashmeran50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, non-offensive sillage and fresh profile make it ideal for the office. While versatile, its unique green character might be less conventional for formal events, and its subtle nature doesn't scream 'date night' in the classic sense.

About

B. Balenciaga opens with an intriguing blend of fresh green notes, led by violet leaf and the unusual sweetness of pea, softened by lily of the valley. This crisp introduction transitions into a heart of earthy orris and clean cedar, lending a woody depth. The composition settles into a musky, subtly aquatic base, creating a cool, somewhat metallic aura that evokes a sense of modern elegance. It's a scent that manages to be both familiar and utterly unique, like freshly cut stems after a spring rain.

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