Balenciaga 1972 EDT

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Ho Hang

by Raymond Chaillan , Jacques Jantzen

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Balenciaga Ho Hang is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1972, created by Raymond Chaillan and Jacques Jantzen. Ho Hang opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, Rosewood, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Balenciaga's Ho Hang carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Ho Hang is a classic, refined fragrance that punches well above its weight for a 70s release. Despite its age, it sidesteps 'dated' and delivers understated elegance and quality ingredients. A real gentleman's scent.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Ho Hang 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate longevity and refined character make it suitable for office wear, striking a balance between presence and discretion. The elegant woody-oriental profile and smooth dry-down also lend themselves perfectly to more formal events and dates, though some might find it a touch too 'classic' for modern casual settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ho Hang opens with a luminous burst of bergamot, lemon, and orange, tempered by the fresh herbaceousness of lavender and basil. As it settles, a sophisticated heart of cedar and rosewood emerges, softened by geranium and a subtle hint of carnation. The dry-down wraps you in a warm, smooth embrace of musky amber, creamy vanilla, and tonka bean, underscored by a resinous labdanum that adds depth and longevity.

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