BALENCIAGA'S FRAGRANCE COLLECTION MAKES IT TO GALERIES LAFAYETTE DUBAI MALL
NO COMMENT
No Comment exudes quiet confidence, fusing a rough-cut, resinous woody note with the pine-needle freshness of Spanish cypress oil. Its technical composition is underpinned by a bespoke trio of green synthetic molecules that inject amplified, verdant flashes—charging the composition with an elusive yet direct aura.
No Comment stands as an unspoken statement—a tribute to the power of silence—echoing M. Balenciaga’s belief that his creations should speak for themselves. A reflection of fragrance’s ability to forge an unquestionable attitude.
GETARIA
A transportive fragrance inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s coastal Spanish birthplace, Getaria clashes the scorching heat of a high-summer sun with a cool, neo-marine edge in a masterful olfactory trompe-l’œil. Salty citrus and pink pepper evoke the refreshing tang of an ocean breeze, while overheated, crystallized seaweed absolute from France delivers the unexpected ambery essence of glistening seaside vistas. The Atlantic Ocean’s freshness displaced by a surge of warm radiance—a duality that defies boundaries.
TWENTY FOUR SEVEN
An oasis of tranquility, Twenty Four Seven envelops the wearer in a vanillic-woody cocoon —warm, anchoring, and ever-present. A maximalist synthesis of rich, irresistible vanilla absolute—intensified by the blazing power of a combination of amber and incandescent musks—creates a captivating magnetism. A scent for every hour, Twenty Four Seven distorts time, disconnecting from the fast pace of life and reconnecting to the inner self.
TO BE CONFIRMED
A kaleidoscope of transparent flowers and the allure of the unfinished—To Be Confirmed evokes the time-lapse of a blooming flower, capturing a moment of actualization. An exclusive kimono tulip accord, crafted from night-blooming flower extracts, translates the iconic Balenciaga ‘Tulip’ silhouette into fragrance. It strikes a note inspired by steamed Silverneedle tea—created from a CO₂- extraction of Chinese tea leaves. Its facets remain crystallized yet elusive, lingering just beyond perception, celebrating the intrigue of ambiguity.
MUSCARA
Sultry and primal like a bold kohl-lined stare, Muscara melds the warmth of South American ambrette seed absolute with a slick iris accord reminiscent of freshly applied varnish. The frictional heat of skin meeting lacquered undertones sparks a hypnotic tension—raw yet meticulous. An alluringly chemical edge sets Muscara apart in its primality: a striking composition that exudes the polished sheen of glossy lacquer.
LE DIX
A reverential reconstruction of M. Balenciaga’s 1947 icon—the House’s first perfume—Le Dix is an olfactory time capsule. Its name, meaning “The 10” in French, refers to 10 Avenue George V—the historical address of the original Balenciaga Couture salon, ateliers, and perfume store in Paris, where the House’s couture shows are still held today. Revitalized by blending precious iris absolute with innovative isolated iris aldehydes. The scent’s unmistakable oversized silhouette transcends time beyond nostalgia. Exuding elegance and grace, enhanced by violet leaf absolute and incense essential oils, Le Dix emerges reimagined and renewed—not repeated—a renaissance that bridges past and present in a single composition.
100%
Unapologetically maximal, 100% orchestrates an operatic floral performance built on a lavish core of Rosa Damascena essences. The volume of rose is pierced by an isolated metallic rose. A synthetic-laced clash that conjures the blend of couture and hight tech avant garde innovation. Revelling in the timeless tension between beauty and fragility, 100% leaves behind a lingering sillage of audacious glamour.
EXTRA
Extra ignites the senses with an invigorating electric crackle combined with effervescent pink pepper and heated black pepper oil. A surreal illusionary everlasting flower accord radiates spicy heat, intertwined with charismatic, leathery inflections that form an olfactive vivacity. This vibrant phoenix of flamboyant impressions unfolds like a spark of eternity—embodying a dynamic personality that blends extraordinary myths and the irreverence of reality.
CRISTÓBAL
Inspired by the House’s founder, Cristóbal is enigmatic and understated, yet radiates gravitas, evoking the duality of M. Balenciaga. It layers the preciousness of real Assafi oud essence with a sensual double-thread weaving of glowing patchouli and oak moss. Its silky oud structure is twisted with subtle ripples of texture, recalling the House’s iconic “chou” shapes—a tribute to the founder’s name, the most treasured name of the House, realized through one of the most precious ingredients in perfumery, oud oil.
INCENSE PERFUMUM
Incense Perfumum transcends time—the unifying essence of the Balenciaga collection of fragrances—with a message carried in incense smoke. A time-aged fragrance, it channels sacred perfumery through a trio of transcendental incense oils, with cedarwood and Spanish labdanum resin lending ambery warmth a crystalline clarity. Its jet-black hue is an ode to the color that remained integral to M. Balenciaga throughout his career, offering an unobtrusive canvas for his explorations of contrasting forms, structure, and volume. The tensile juxtaposition of sacred woody amber with the luminous edge of glowing resin evokes ceremonial incenses, the first perfumes of the ancient world.