Balenciaga 2013 Edp

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Rosabotanica

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

Balenciaga Rosabotanica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. The fragrance opens with Fig Leaf, Hyacinth, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Rose, Cardamom, Grapefruit, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Woody, Patchouli, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Rosabotanica: Favourite

This isn't a demure rose, it's a wild, untamed garden. Rosabotanica is a divisive but much-loved green-spicy-woody floral that manages to be both unique and universally missed since its discontinuation. It's an acquired taste, but once you're in, you're obsessed.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Unique
Rosabotanica Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 18%
Fruity 4%
Green 20%
Sweet 9%
Warm 13%
Woody 22%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
100%
Woody
93%
Rose
80%
Citrus
72%
Aromatic
66%

Notes

Top Notes

Fig Leaf 42% Petitgrain 33% Hyacinth 26%

Heart Notes

Rose 32% Grapefruit 25% Pink Pepper 23% Cardamom 20%

Base Notes

Cedar 22% Woody 21% Vetiver 20% Patchouli 19% Amber 18%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its strong projection and distinctive character, Rosabotanica is bold for the office but shines in more casual or date settings where its unique blend can be appreciated. Longevity makes it suitable for events, though its edgy greenness might not fit every formal occasion.

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Rosabotanica opens with a surprisingly sharp, green bite of fig leaf and petitgrain, quickly joined by the zing of grapefruit and a piquant flutter of pink pepper and cardamom. The rose here is not sweet or jammy; instead, it's a 'messy', herbal bloom, almost earthy. Vetiver and cedar in the base provide a woody, aromatic foundation, softened by a hint of amber for a sophisticated, lasting dry-down.

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