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Balenciaga Florabotanica perfume bottle

Balenciaga

Florabotanica

2012Men

aromatic up front, then green, settling into rose.

About

Florabotanica by Balenciaga is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Florabotanica was launched in 2012. Florabotanica was created by Olivier Polge and Jean-Christophe Hérault. Top note is Mint; middle notes are Rose, Carnation and cannabis; base notes are Vetiver and Amber. A very interesting edition announced for September 2012 and…

Noses: Olivier Polge · Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown
  1. Opening· 0–30m

    Mint

  2. Heart· 2–4h

    Rose, Carnation, cannabis

  3. Drydown· 6h+

    Vetiver, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

Wear intel

Community data
LongevityLong
ReachClose
Spring43%Summer34%Fall15%Winter7%Day82%Night18%Wears female43%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

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Before you buy

Wear-tested answers
What does Florabotanica smell like?

aromatic up front, then green, settling into rose. Dominant accords: aromatic, green, rose.

What notes are in Florabotanica?

Top: Mint. Heart: Rose, Carnation, cannabis. Base: Vetiver, Amber.

How long does Florabotanica last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Florabotanica loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Florabotanica best for?

Spring is the top pick (43%). Summer is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Florabotanica?

Day wear leads at 82%. Night is a secondary pick at 18%.

Is Florabotanica for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 43% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Florabotanica?

Composed by Olivier Polge and Jean-Christophe Hérault. Released in 2012.

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