Cristobal

Balenciaga fragrances translate the fashion house’s architectural and experimental identity into polished, unconventional perfumery. Its fragrance history began with Le Dix in 1947, a floral-aldehydic scent named after the house’s Paris address. Later releases such as Balenciaga Paris, Florabotanica, and B. Balenciaga often favored green, violet, floral, mineral, and woody contrasts rather than straightforward sweetness. In 2025, Balenciaga returned to high perfumery with ten fragrances, including a reimagined Le Dix built around iris, violet leaf, and incense. Across its different eras, Balenciaga appeals to those drawn to fashion-led concepts, unusual textures, and scents that feel refined but deliberately unexpected.