Balenciaga Florabotanica
How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and green. Mint at the top, rose and carnation in the middle and vetiver and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Florabotanica notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Balenciaga Florabotanica
Balenciaga is the house behind Florabotanica.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spreads further.
What Florabotanica costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Florabotanica through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by green and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and green smells and notes like rose and vetiver. Less obvious notes include cannabis. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Florabotanica
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (4 shared notes), Diptyque Kyoto unisex (5 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Florabotanica come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can men wear Florabotanica?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.