Balenciaga 1973 EDT

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Cialenga

by Jacques Jantzen

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Balenciaga Cialenga is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1973, created by Jacques Jantzen. Cialenga opens with Green Notes, Citrus, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Balenciaga's Cialenga carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive, utterly unique beast of a chypre. Some find it a masterpiece of sophisticated green florals; others get wilted celery or old medicine cabinets. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who get it, it's a triumph.
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Cialenga Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its moderate performance means it's not too intrusive for an office, though it leans more towards sophisticated evenings. The complex, dark character makes it well-suited for formal events and dates where you want to intrigue, but it's too intense for casual or sport wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cialenga opens with a sharp, green burst, laced with tart blackcurrant and bright citruses, quickly giving way to a rich, powdery floral heart of iris, rose, and ylang-ylang, spiced with a distinctive clove. As it dries, it sinks into a deep, earthy base where oakmoss, vetiver, and cedarwood reign supreme, creating a complex, dark, and wonderfully woody experience.

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