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.

I make atomizers for people to raise money for [email protected] is #3 on the list of favorites...it's called L'eau Rose...I am NOT a rose fan...this is a smooth deep and sophisticated easy going floral, that can be worn by day or night. I thought I liked Paris, but I don't...this is good...plain and simple. It's an exclusive scent to Nordstrom, and well worth the purchase.

Oh wow, I think it is the first time when I can smell every single note in a perfume! Violet, blackberry, rose, cypress, later patchouli... Edit: I would purchase the full size if it wasn't so weak. One of the weakest perfumes I've ever tried.

What a lovely, sheer, younger version of the Balenciaga Paris fragrance! From the bottle, it has a hint of rose and smells slightly sweet and fruity from the blackberry note. It comes across just as sheer on blotters as well. In the first few minutes, the rose, violet, and blackberry come through beautifully, and the frangrance is light and fresh. It's a TINY bit too sweet at this point, but the patchouli and remainder of the base notes quickly make their way to the forefront. There's a note similar to the heart of the original Balenciaga Paris that I get at this point (sorry I'm not able to identify it yet, still training my nose!) but to me, the original seems a bit rounder and creamier. The dry down is also similar to the original, but much more sheer, and just as powdery. Unfortunately, the sillage is pretty weak (I could only smell it when I sniffed my wrist) and lasted for a scant 3 hours on my skin. I tested this during the Fall, which probably affected how well the fragrance bloomed, and perhaps this was also exacerbated by the fact that my skin was dry too. This fragrance does not strike me as particularly substantial or unique, but is still very pretty and feminine - an inoffensive choice for anyone and certainly office appropriate. I'll have to revisit this in the warmer months; hopefully it will last a little longer then! Scent Scenario: The difference between the way it wears from the beginning to the end is so interesting to me! The beginning is quite sparkly and sweet - I can imagine an innocent young woman wearing this fragrance. As it dries down, it gets muskier and warmer, and it's almost as though the young woman got a bit more sassy as she continued to grow up. Finally, when only the last vestiges of the fragrance can be detected, the fragrance mellows out - leaving behind only the exquisite prettiness of the rose that a sophisticated young lady would wear. Overall Rating: 3.5/5

A few years ago, THIS rather than Balenciaga Paris would have found a place on my Fragrantica top 5 shelf. As it stands, the reverse is now true. Balenciaga L'Eau Rose has found its place in my wardrobe. A much deserved one, but not a place of honor. I do like it. I can't imagine anyone not liking it, but if Balenciaga Paris is the lady of the house, Balenciaga L'Eau Rose is the visiting niece. She's young and pretty, sweet, 'youthful'. The ingenue flanker to the the more challenging diva, if you will, uncomplicated and undemanding of the wearer. She's rather Feerie like in many olfactory ways, with the gentle violet and smiling disposition. Unlike the original which encourages an erect carriage, L'eau Rose wants you to relax into the day. Noteworthy Notes -violet (tender, no green leaves...powdery and comfortable) -blackberry -rose, though not as much as the name would imply. -soft cypress What's missing? The chypre bite. There's not even a nibble. Don't expect it and you will not be in the least bit disappointed to find the sharpness missing. Typical l'eau like longevity and projection. I'm happy to own this flanker. Not as happy as I am to own the original, but happy enough.

Beautiful && Bright! Just tested this out @ Nordies yesterday, && its a beaut! Balenciaga has a way with florals, this agreed has the likeness of the original with the powdery-ness but with a sweeter personality with the help of the blackberry. It's a very pretty scent well worth a try! Perfect new choice for the break of spring well through the fall, It has the class && sophistication for a blasé event, but just a suitable to wear every day in an office or grabbing a bit of lunch. The longevity slightly above moderate && the sillage I'm sure you will be able to recognize it. I only wish Balenciaga would release something out of their comfort zone of Florals, I know they have other older scents under these categories but I'm interested to see what they'd give with maybe a nice NEW Gourmand, or a Citrus, or Oriental...idk something different! We had Florabotanica - heavy on the rose && now we have another rose...L'eau Rose, 2 rose scents back to back?? Idk..just a thought out loud. Still a rather lovely scent that's very Baleniciaga! :) Overal: 8/10

Very sheer, smells of artificial rose, rather than absolu or essential rose. The berry note is dominant in the heart, and the dry down features patch, a little floral violet, white musk (subtle) and a touch of the returning rose note. Pretty, light, slightly sweet, slightly woody. Softly romantic, a little soapy, very clean. On me, this is unfortunately a skin scent with poor longevity. If it lasted longer, and had enough sillage to be detected without putting my nose to my wrist, I would buy a FB. Best use of a berry note I've yet encountered! Unfortunately, on my skin, this just does not last. Pretty, pink, somewhat girly, enjoyable and cozy, a safe blind buy, safe for office wear. EDIT: It rainy weather, LER has much more projection, and lasts all day! I recommend this one as a brightener during blah gray days. Just perfect!

I use it already 2 years now, from time to time. The main note of the scent is rose, sweet, with blackberries from the first smelling, pleasant not childish admission. Then rose with cypress interesting combination, more flower already, but also fresh, musk purple flowers ... It happens, evolves into cool side. Does perfume lasts? ... First I thought poorly, up to 4 hours, but nevertheless ...permanently ... After all night, with the skin is still ... So, however, up to 12 hours. As for edt it's a revelation. It does not give elegance to the scent the notes, rose is a sweet floral, and then with the leaves is a nice composition. I recommend to try when you like interesting climates with a fresh kind of rose.

One can call it mysterious. Autumn evening blooms suddenly with violets, musk, blackberries. Gentle feminity. Plus cedar and cypress flashes, as if to refresh. Rose barely there but always around. Patchouli but a drop. Refined, Parisian, lovely. Clear and pure like a forest waterfall, but powdery at the same time. Floral, unmistakably. If you know the scent of Meteorites by Guerlain, this composition is similar. Similar, not identical, from the same, subtle family. Like a sibling.

This starts with a gentle rose and blackberry scent. And I can definitely detect violet. Patchouli and cedar in the background give an edge to this very innocent fragrance. Very pleasant, feminine and modern. Too bad the sillage is quite weak... Or is it my nose... ? Edit: Retesting it now in April 2013. Still very beautiful, but almost undetectable, unless I put my nose next to my wrist. Too bad... Drydown: pure cypress and cedar... 2 hrs later.

I have been waiting for this little pink bottle to be delivered for weeks, I love Balenciaga l'essence and don't mind the original Paris, but this little pink bottle is very weak even for a l'eau. Cannot smell the berries at all, just a very weak rose/musky note ... Oh well not the signature fragrance I was expecting. (It is loevley if you really put your nose to your wrist)

Tried this today. I wasn't keen during the first 20 minutes but when it settled I really liked it. For me it had great sillage. I could smell it in the car as I was driving home. Its still there on the back of my hand after 6 hours and I've washed my hands a couple of times since I applied it. I would use this as an evening frangrance. Very elegant bottle too.

When I was inquiring about when the new Prada Infusion was coming thru my peripheral vision I saw a bottle that was familiar but liquid that wasn't. I was intrigued. Once I smelled the fragrance I felt good. That's all that really mattered. I could smell roses and berries, it was sexy without the trendy tacky smell. I

This fragrance is extremely feminine, light, airy, and romantic. The rose is pronounced, crisp, and delicate. The unfortunate aspect of this fragrance is the lasting power and silage. They are non-existent. It would be nice to find a similar alternative as it is a beautiful, well crafted scent.

Very delicate, powdery rose scent, with violet background. Unfortunately, too sour on my skin (middle notes). However, I like its subtle, elegant base notes. Good choice for hot season.

I tried it today at Nordstrom, very nice, floral,rosy, ligth, pricy but pretty!