How it smells
It smells mostly lactonic and gourmand. Peach and pear at the top, rose and peony in the middle and milk and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ballerina No 1 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
About Les Parfums De Rosine Ballerina No 1 EDP
Les Parfums De Rosine is the house behind Ballerina No 1 EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, winter, summer and fall.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Jil Sander #4 and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl Intensement spread further.
More from Les Parfums de Rosine
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Ballerina No 4, Ballerina No 3 and Bulle de Rose.
How long Ballerina No 1 stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Jil Sander #4 and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl Intensement last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like milk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
What Ballerina No 1 costs
The usual price in Europe is about €189. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Red Jeans and Pacha Ibiza 24/7 Women.
If you like Ballerina No 1, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Red Jeans (7 shared notes), Pacha Ibiza 24/7 Women (7 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (8 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl Intensement (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander #4 starts from €75.
More questions
Can men wear Ballerina No 1?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Ballerina No 1 come out?
It came out in 2014.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy lactonic and gourmand smells.