Balenciaga 1989 Edp

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Rumba

by Jean-Claude Ellena , Ron Winnegrad

Balenciaga Rumba is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1989, created by Jean-Claude Ellena and Ron Winnegrad. The fragrance opens with Peach, Basil, Orange Blossom, and Plum, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, Magnolia, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Rumba: Acquired

Rumba is a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it powerhouse from perfumery's wilder days. If you're after something subtle, look away now, because this one's got more personality than a room full of drag queens.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
Rumba Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 28%
Fruity 17%
Green 10%
Sweet 30%
Warm 11%
Woody 10%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
White Floral
87%
Fruity
83%
Floral
82%
Woody
73%

Notes

Top Notes

Plum 25% Peach 16% Orange Blossom 15% Raspberry 15% Basil 15% Bergamot 14%

Heart Notes

Honey 15% Marigold 12% Tuberose 12% Carnation 11% Jasmine 9% Gardenia 9% Heliotrope 8% Orchid 8% Lily Of The Valley 8% Magnolia 8%

Base Notes

Leather 13% Oakmoss 12% Patchouli 10% Amber 10% Sandalwood 10% Styrax 10% Cedar 9% Vanilla 9% Tonka Bean 9% Musk 9%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its enormous sillage and longevity, Rumba is definitely not an office-friendly scent unless you want to make an extremely bold statement. Its rich complexity and strong, sensual character make it perfect for evening dates and formal events where you want to be noticed.

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About

Explosive and opulent, Rumba opens with a riot of juicy plum and sun-ripened peach, underscored by a surprising bite of basil. The heart is a heady, honeyed bouquet of white florals - jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia lead the charge - before settling into a deep, animalic base of smoky leather, earthy patchouli, and rich amber. It's complex, sweet, and undeniably sexy.

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