Prelude by Balenciaga
Women 1982
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Description
Prelude by Balenciaga is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. Launched in 1982, this composition features aldehydes, orange and bergamot as top notes; a heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, jasmine, rose and orchid; and a base evoking balsam of Peru, benzoin, amber, galbanum, vanilla and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
aldehydes
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Heart
carnation
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Base
Tolu Balsam
Community
158 votes
- Positive 91%
- Negative 8.2%
- Neutral 1.3%
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Season
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Fragrance profile
About Prelude
Prelude by Balenciaga is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. Launched in 1982, this composition features aldehydes, orange and bergamot as top notes; a heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, jasmine, rose and orchid; and a base evoking balsam of Peru, benzoin, amber, galbanum, vanilla and patchouli.
Flowers Spices White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Strong
82 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
16 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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