Rumba Balenciaga

Name: Rumba Balenciaga
Brand: Balenciaga
Availability: InStock

For Women

Eau de Parfum

Year: 1989

Strong

Sillage

Very Good

Longevity

Fall

Best Season

Evening, Special Occasion

Best For

Fragrance Story

Rumba by Balenciaga is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Rumba was launched in 1989. Rumba was created by Ron Winnegrad and Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Plum, Mirabelle Plum, Peach, Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Honey, Marigold, Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia, Heliotrope, Orchid, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Plum, Leather, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Styrax, Vanilla, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Composition Profile

sweet 100%

white floral 85%

fruity 70%

floral 60%

woody 50%

aromatic 40%

honey 35%

powdery 30%

amber 25%

animalic 20%

About the Perfumer

Jean-Claude Ellena

Jean-Claude Ellena is a renowned French perfumer who served as in-house perfumer for Hermès and has created iconic fragrances for many houses. His catalog includes Dia Woman for Amouage, Declaration for Cartier, and Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert. He also composed Musc & Jasmin for 100 Bon and Rumba for Balenciaga, demonstrating his minimalist and transparent style.