Les Parfums de Rosine 2015 EDP

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Ballerina No 3

by Delphine Lebeau

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Les Parfums de Rosine Ballerina No 3 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Delphine Lebeau. Ballerina No 3 opens with Rose, Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Fuchsia, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Oud, and Patchouli. Les Parfums de Rosine's Ballerina No 3 carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive, complex rose-oud with a gothic edge. Some find it a seductive, dark 'black swan' while others get a synthetic, powdery disappointment. Worth sampling to see which side you land on.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Elegant
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Ballerina No 3 Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and powerful rose-oud profile make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. The sophisticated blend, often described as 'seductive' and 'elegant', suits formal occasions and nights out, particularly in cooler weather.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Ballerina No 3 opens with a dramatic, spiced rose - a rich, jammy floral given a kick by prominent pink and black pepper. As it settles, violet leaf adds a subtle green coolness before a deep, woody base emerges. Oud and patchouli provide an earthy, resinous depth, softened by creamy vanilla, cashmeran, and the sophisticated musk of ambergris, creating a dark yet comforting trail.

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