Balenciaga Paris

17 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Emma

  June 6, 2013

  

  Unforgettable. Original, deep, and fresh all at once. Elegant and exquisite.

• tadmis

  July 9, 2014

  

  Finally, I acquired this magnificent perfume. The truth is, I was surprised to read only one review; I think it’s a perfume worthy of recognition. Floral Family, the violet is very noticeable but always leaving a refined, feminine, and elegant trail. I think it’s a perfume for special occasions; at least that’s how I feel when I wear it. The longevity is quite good, between 8 and 10 hours on my skin. For age range, I’d place it between 30 and 60 years old.

• tadmis

  July 15, 2014

  

  Finally got my hands on it. I was surprised there was only one review; it deserves all the recognition. It’s floral with a heavy violet presence but leaves a refined, feminine, and elegant trail. I see it for special occasions—that’s how I feel when I wear it. The longevity is good, lasting between 8 and 10 hours. I’d recommend it for people aged 30 to 60.

• oloralluviadeverano

  February 11, 2015

  

  I tried it on blotter paper and liked it, so I tried it on my wrist and realized there I didn’t like it at all. Maybe it’s that on my skin the patchouli doesn’t ‘sit well’ (it’s happened with other perfumes, and comparing compositions, I think it might be the patchouli, the sandalwood, and I’m not sure if the gardenia too). After a while, I couldn’t stand the smell; it gave me a headache, bothered me a lot, and I had to rub my wrists several times to get the smell off completely.

• oloralluviadeverano

  February 18, 2015

  

  I tested it on blotter paper and liked it, so I tried it on my wrist and realized I didn’t like it at all. Maybe it’s just that patchouli doesn’t suit my skin (it’s happened with other perfumes; comparing the compositions, I think it might be the patchouli or the sandalwood—I’m not sure if it’s also the gardenia). After a while, I couldn’t stand the smell; it gave me a headache, bothered me a lot, and I had to rub my wrists thoroughly several times to get the scent off completely.

• Odette Ar.

  May 4, 2016

  

  In my opinion, this perfume is not elegant at all; it’s exotic. Based on the bottle, one expects a classic perfume, but no. It doesn’t smell like a woman at all; in fact, it doesn’t even seem like a perfume; it smells like exotic fruit or some substance from Alice in Wonderland. I really can’t imagine anyone wearing it, not because it’s bad, but because it seems like a very wild scent.

• VainillaDulce

  July 26, 2017

  

  I’ve always said that the worst thing that can happen to us with a product is that it leaves us indifferent; that’s what happens to me with Balenciaga. I expected an explosion of talcum violets and found a fragrance that smells like detergent or fabric softener. All the notes are perceived equally from start to finish: it’s linear with very vague notes. I don’t clearly sense the violet, let alone the carnation. There’s a herbal note around there, some very soft woods, and a weak patchouli. So, nothing for me, what a pity, because there are at least a couple of creations from this house that seem masterful, but this is a true disappointment.

• VainillaDulce

  July 31, 2017

  

  I always say the worst thing that can happen to us is for a product to leave us indifferent, and that’s exactly what Balenciaga did for me. I expected an explosion of powdery violets but found something that smelled like detergent or fabric softener. All the notes are perceived equally from start to finish. It’s linear with very vague notes; I don’t clearly sense the violet or carnation, just a herbal note somewhere, very soft woods, and a weak patchouli. For me, it’s nothing, what a pity, because there are other creations by this house that seem masterful, but this one is a true disappointment.

• Espartaco

  November 12, 2019

  

  A fruity violet with 15% battery left. When the first Balenciaga perfume in years was announced, people rubbed their hands together imagining what avant-garde masterpiece Ghesquiere, the creative who rescued the brand from ostracism, had birthed. The thing is, nothing happened; Balenciaga Paris was disappointing. Was it bad? Was it good? Neither. It’s a forgettable, anemic, blurry, and half-baked fragrance. A nebulous, outdated violet that at times seems like a sofa air freshener, until it’s revitalized by the carnation, something ozonic and sickly, desperate, boring. A perfume that seems like it’s going to get out of bed and do something, but decides not to, that it’s going to spend another hour staring at the ceiling… And that’s what it conveys to me: boredom, tedium, apathy. Obviously, if you like violets, you’ll like it (I love them when they’re sporty, cold, and dynamic, but I hate them when they’re powdery and feminine), but even so, I think it’s an example of a failed fragrance, due to its indefiniteness, anachronism, and lack of weight. Judging by how it smells, it seems like a homeopathic and yawning dissolution of the classic Grey Flannel; sometimes it smells like the silk blouse collar where a 1975 woman left a blue floral trace; other times it seems like you’re wearing a curtain freshener… A fragrance that was discontinued shortly after release and today, like everything overpriced for being a rarity, can be found for over a hundred euros on eBay and similar sites.

• Anfítrite

  April 25, 2020

  

  I’ve had it for a few years; my partner gave it to me, and honestly, I don’t use it much. It inspires me to wear it when I want something elegant and formal, without being heavy. Something that suits me well professionally and in formal situations where I need to feel versatile. It has a delicate, subtle neutrality that transforms with me. To me, it’s a beautiful perfume, dreamy and self-assured. It opens with very natural violets, like those from my childhood garden, which I used to search for among the dark green heart-shaped leaves to smell their intoxicating aroma. They’re adorable. There’s also a delicious scent of toiletries, slightly spicy, juicy, and tender. It smells like beauty products, moisturizers, soft, satin. A scent of rest, of peace. The patchouli is so faint, and the carnation light and fresh. Oakmoss, green foliage, and a touch of dry wood give serenity. The notes blend into a strange perfume, at once unknown and familiar. I love when this happens with a perfume. The trail is short but noticeable; others know you’re perfumed, as I’ve been complimented hours after applying it. The longevity could be better: about 4 or 5 hours. I’m happy to have it in my collection because even though I don’t use it much, sometimes it’s exactly what I need to feel perfectly dressed. I have the 50 ml EDP bottle. The bottle and cap are gorgeous and come in a little black drawstring bag, made with care, to protect it. A nice touch.

• Anfítrite

  April 26, 2020

  

  I’ve had this for years; my partner gifted it to me, and I don’t use it much. It inspires elegance and formality without being heavy—ideal for work or formal situations where I need to feel versatile. It has a delicate, subtle neutrality that evolves with me. To me, it’s a dreamy yet confident perfume. It opens with natural garden violets amidst bright green leaves; the scent is intoxicating and adorable. It also smells like toiletries, slightly spicy, juicy, and tender, paired with soft, satin-like moisturizing creams. A scent of rest and peace. The patchouli is very faint, the carnation light and fresh, while the oakmoss, green foliage, and a touch of dry wood bring serenity. The notes blend into something strange yet familiar, and I love it when that happens. The trail is short but noticeable; people notice I’m wearing it and have told me hours later. The longevity could be better, around 4 or 5 hours. I’m happy to have it in my collection; even if I don’t use it often, it’s exactly what I need sometimes to feel perfect. I have the 50ml EDP bottle. The bottle and cap are gorgeous, and it comes in a handmade black drawstring pouch to protect it. A lovely touch.

• Pplu

  July 12, 2020

  

  An ode to violets… Perhaps any fragrance different from the current trends seems interesting to me, or maybe this one is interesting in itself. When I apply it, it reminds me of my mother. As kids, we’d go downtown and pass a candy shop with candies, bonbons, chocolates… Being a sweet tooth, she’d convince me to buy 100 pesetas worth of treats. In autumn, they had ones called ‘frosty violets’ that smelled and tasted like violets. This Balenciaga perfume reminds me of those candies my mother kept in her purse so we wouldn’t eat them all at once. After this nostalgic rant, I don’t know if I like it because of this or if I truly like it. It opens with violets that barely let anything else be smelled, but after a few minutes, you can sense the patchouli and something woody. I don’t detect any carnation. The trail is moderate, lasting about 8 hours but from almost the first hour it’s close to the skin. I could imagine ladies from another era dressed by Balenciaga smelling like this. Currently, I imagine it in rare occasions, with a subtle touch of class.

• Edu Lezana

  November 16, 2021

  

  It’s a modern floral chypre. It feels dry and soft at first, like morning violets. Then the aromatic patchouli emerges, giving it longevity. It’s very French. Ideal for daytime wear, to work in a suit and blouse, on a young stylish woman. It doesn’t smell stale or animalic, nor is it nostalgic like old chypres. It’s very current. In the heat, it becomes more noticeable; warm months are its allies. It steers clear of sweet gourmands. It’s a luminous floral.

• Edu Lezana

  December 2, 2021

  

  It’s a modern floral chypre. I perceive it as dry, soft, with morning violets at first. Then it evolves into violet with aromatic patchouli, which gives it good staying power. It’s very French. I wear it during the day, best with a suit and blazer, a blouse, looking put-together yet youthful. It doesn’t smell musty or animalic, nor does it feel nostalgic like old chypres. It’s very current. In the heat, it intensifies, so warm months are its allies. By the way, it stands out from today’s sweet gourmands. It’s a luminous floral.

• suzuki

  April 25, 2024

  

  To me, it smells like a bouquet of fresh violets, nothing vintage despite the talc. When I wear it, I feel super feminine and elegant; my son says I smell like those fizzy bath bombs, haha.

• Smilax

  March 8, 2025

  

  I adore this perfume. When I first encountered it, I was captivated. I know it’s discontinued, but it shouldn’t be. It’s feminine and suits me perfectly. When you wear it, you feel empowered.

• Smilax

  March 11, 2025

  

  I absolutely love this perfume. The moment I tried it, I was hooked. Even though it’s discontinued, it shouldn’t be. It’s very feminine and feels incredible. When you wear it, you feel stronger.