Balalaïka by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1939.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? An uplifting, powdery, floral oriental perfume with woody notes layered over a fougere base.
- Top notes: aldehydes, tangerine, mandarin, bergamot
- Middle notes: lavender, violet, rosewood, gardenia, anise, spices
- Base notes: labdanum, oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver, cedar, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, fougere accord
Arts & Decoration, Volume 53, 1940:
"On the lighter side, a new cologne by Lucien Lelong called Balalaika is a good all-around choice. It's a carefree scent, suggesting a field of flowers in the sun, with cool ferny undertones."
The New Yorker, 1963:
" Sirocco- sultry lure, Balalaika- lilting floral, Opening Night— dazzling drama, Numero 7- joyously romantic, Orgueil— elegant intrigue. Beloved fragrances in the provocative mood- cherished for their extraordinary power to move men's hearts!"
Bottles:
Balalaika Parfum was presented in a conical bottle, molded with ascending swirls, accented with gilding. The bottle has an inner glass stopper and a glass over cap.
- 1/4 oz bottle stands 2.75" tall.
- 1/2 oz bottle stands 3.25" tall.
- 1 oz bottle stands 4.25" tall.
- 2 oz bottle stands 5" tall.
- 3 oz bottle stands 5.75" tall
- Factice bottle stands 7" tall.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1975. Was reformulated and relaunched around 2005 or so.
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