unisex
Lucien Lelong
Balalaika
Main Accords
powderywoodymuskyvioletwhite floralcitrusvanillasweetlactonicanimalic
Head Notes:Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes:Violet, Gardenia, Palisander Rosewood
Lasting Impressions:Musk, Woody Notes, Vanilla
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Overall Rating
3.9/5Based on 37 votes
Sillage
Moderate
IntimateModerateStrong
Longevity
7.2 hours
0 hr6 hr12 hr+
Behind the making
About this fragrance
Balalaika by Lucien Lelong Balalaika by Lucien Lelong is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Balalaika was launched in 1939. Top note is Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Violet, Gardenia and Palisander Rosewood; base notes are Musk, Woody Notes and Vanilla.
Launch Year1939
ConcentrationEau de Parfum
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Balalaika by Lucien Lelong is a vintage floral fragrance characterized by a harmonious blend of violet and gardenia, often described as soft and opulent. Many reviewers appreciate its nostalgic charm and unique scent profile, which diverges from the heavier oriental fragrances they initially expected.
What people love
Delicate and lovely violet and gardenia notesVintage appeal without a dated feelSmooth, creamy, and lightly spiced musk base
Common Concerns
Variability in scent quality, with some feeling reformulatedSome experience a powdery finish that may not appeal to everyoneA few compare it unfavorably to other well-known fragrances, like Chanel No. 5
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