Cialenga Balenciaga

Fragrance Story

Cialenga by Balenciaga is a fragrance for women. Cialenga was launched in 1973. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Jantzen. Top notes are Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses; middle notes are Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Tincture of Rose, Jasmine and Clove; base notes are oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
earthy 85%
green 70%
mossy 60%
white floral 50%
powdery 40%
aromatic 35%
warm spicy 30%
iris 25%
yellow floral 20%

About the Perfumer

Jacques Jantzen

Jacques Jantzen

Jacques Jantzen is a perfumer best known for his work with the house of Balenciaga. He created two notable fragrances for the brand: Cialenga and Ho Hang. These compositions reflect a sophisticated, mid-century modern aesthetic, blending floral and woody elements with a restrained elegance.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Green Notes Green Notes
Black Currant Black Currant
Citruses Citruses

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Iris Iris
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Lily Lily
Tincture of Rose Tincture of Rose
Jasmine Jasmine
Clove Clove

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

oak moss oak moss
Vetyver Vetyver
Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Patchouli Patchouli
Unique Character

Cialenga Balenciaga by Balenciaga offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Cialenga Balenciaga embodies the distinctive style of Balenciaga while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Cialenga Balenciaga is Ideal For

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