Balenciaga L'Essence

Notes, performance and price

Balenciaga L'Essence is a feminine woody, green, powdery and ozonic fragrance, released in 2011.

On skin it lasts around 6 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Balenciaga L'Essence.

• Jil Sander Simply Jil Sander

  Presents a smooth, powdery violet texture in the same family as Balenciaga L'Essence.

• Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel
• Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition
• DSQUARED² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood
• Trussardi Trussardi Skin

Frequently asked questions about Balenciaga L'Essence

What does Balenciaga L'Essence smell like?

Balenciaga L'Essence is a feminine woody, green, powdery and ozonic fragrance, released in 2011.

How long does Balenciaga L'Essence last?

On skin, Balenciaga L'Essence lasts around 6 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Balenciaga L'Essence?

The closest alternative to Balenciaga L'Essence is Jil Sander Simply Jil Sander with an estimated similarity of 80%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Balenciaga L'Essence dupe is cheapest?

Yardley April Violets Contemporary Edition, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Balenciaga L'Essence dupe lasts longest?

Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Balenciaga L'Essence.

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