Notes pyramid
Top
AldehydesOrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangCinnamonJasmineRoseOrchid
Base
Tolu BalsamBenzoinAmberCivetVanillaPatchouli
Main accords
amber100%
warm spicy88%
powdery76%
floral64%
sweet52%
yellow floral40%
Day 65%Night 35%
Longevity8.5 hrs
0 hr24 hr
Community scent consensus
Collectors rate Prelude 4.23 out of 5 across 159 votes. Projection reads as strong. Best worn in Autumn.
Prelude by Balenciaga is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Prelude was launched in 1982. Top notes are Aldehydes, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Amber, Civet, Vanilla and Patchouli. Prelude is a union of flowers, spices and a gentle amber note. This classic fragrance for women was launche
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