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Friday, October 22, 2021

Michelle by Balenciaga c1979

 Michelle by Balenciaga was launched in 1979. Created by Françoise Caron. The perfume was named for one of Balenciaga's premier models. According to the book, The Skin Game: The International Beauty Business Brutally Exposed, "The idea was to tie the perfume to the Beatles song, but the Beatles refused permission." 




"Michelle.  A perfume as unique as the fascinating world of Balenciaga , as unique as the woman who wears it."


Fragrance Composition:



So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. It begins with an aldehydic fruity top melding coconut, peach and gardenia, followed by an exotic floral heart of rich jasmine, May rose attar and ylang ylang resting on a sweet, sensual base with penetrating tones of green vetiver, pungent spices and precious woods. The effect is heightened by mysterious musk and powdery iris.
  • Top notes: aldehydes, leafy green note, gardenia, coconut, peach
  • Middle notes: gardenia, orchid, tuberose, carnation, jasmine, May rose, ylang ylang, orris
  • Base notes: vetiver, vanilla, sandalwood, oakmoss, civet, benzoin, musk


Bottles:


The original bottle was designed by Pierre Dinand in 1979 and manufactured by Pochet et du Courval.

Parfum: 
  • Ref #29300 = 1 oz Parfum Splash
  • Ref #29301 = 0.50 oz Parfum Splash
  • Ref #29302 = 0.25 oz Parfum Splash
  • Ref #29303 = 0.16 oz Parfum mini
  • Ref #29306 =0.25 oz Refillable Parfum Spray






Eau de Toilette:
  • Ref #29330 = 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Ref #29321 = 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Ref #29320 2.9 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray

  • Ref #29311 = 3.3oz Eau de Toilette Splash
  • Ref #29310 = 6.7 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
  • 8 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
  • Ref #29353 = 3.5 oz Soap in plastic case
  • Ref #29354 = 3.3 oz Perfumed Spray Deodorant



In 1990, the bottles used for the Michelle fragrance were given an updated look, shown below.


1990s Fluted Bottles:

  • Ref #013007 = 0.33 oz Eau de Toilette Splash mini
  • Ref #013015 = 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Ref #013016 = 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
  • 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
Parfum:
  • Ref #76410 = 0.25 oz Parfum



Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued.


  


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