Balenciaga L'Eau Rose

I bought this scent blindly based on an article in Allure magazine that described it as smelling like a French boudoir above a Burlesque hall in Paris! Plus, it combines two of my favorite scents, roses and violets, so how could I resist?! I would say that Allure got it right! It is absolutely like a boudoir above a burlesque hall. It smells fresh yet nostalgic; classic but edgy, extremely feminine, but also womanly, a gorgeous refined floral but also a little wild. I am a huge fan of old school burlesque, and dance in general. This reminds me of something Rita Hayworth in Gilda would wear. I would also venture to say that it would be the perfect scent to wear on one's wedding day. I personally have always wanted a burlesque themed wedding with the 1930s or 40s decor. I could imagine wearing this with a fitted ivory silk gown that the 1930s screen sirens wore - the kind that drapes so beautifully on the silhouette, and a white feather fascinator with a birdcage veil and maybe some skyhigh Louboutins. It just has that retro vibe, but with a fresh modern twist. This one is a classic! I love love love love it. I wish it lasted a little longer, so I layered it with Paris lotion and it still only lasted a few hours before I had to reapply. This is a summer limited edition scent, so I know it was meant to be light. It could also be that we're having a massive heat wave here in L.A. and NOTHING can stick in this oppressive dry weather. It doesn't matter, I would gladly reapply day and night if that's what it takes. It's just that beautiful!!

I love its papered rose petals' smell what I recognize as the scent of the letter already sprayed with rose water. Flowers plays the second role here, the spicy background provokes to think. It reminds me Kelly Caleche by Hermes. There was the leather,, here it is the paper. Elegant, provocative in a very sophisticated way, a little bit capricious, ideal for a high society, young fashionist. It is also creamy. It feels like spread rosy body butter. Fantastic to start spring and bloom with the buds! I recommend it to sensitive but diabolic women. It lasts for about 6 hours on my skin and in my hair. ;))

Words that come to my mind when smelling L'eau Rose - romantic, airy, beautiful, uplifting... This is the nicest chypre-rose scent I've smelled so far. It is sweet but also fresh at the same time. Not as sickly powdery as Chloe EDP and not too linear like Florabotanica. I can't call it woody, though cypress and cedar notes do amazing job - they won't let rose and blackberries turn into syrup. P.S. Sillage is terrific. I used to spray this only once before visiting swimming pool and I was still able to smell it when I was back home.

This is the sex bomb of the Balenciaga fragrances! It starts out light and flirty with an emphasis on fresh picked blackberry and a hint of violet. The rose portion is mellow and pretty, and fades to just an elegant background wiff. This drys down to a classy, but creamy, musk that quietly whispers "sexy lady" for those close enough to breathe it in. The hubby approves, and it is a very elegant work appropriate scent. Love, love, love, it!

This is such a pretty perfume! It’s delicate, yet mature with an edge of strength running through it. The rose is sublime and floats on the air when I wear it around the house. I love walking through my trail just so I can smell it again. Unfortunately it’s quite fleeting in strength and the heart is the best bit with the base being a little weak. I wish they still made this.