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Rumba by Balenciaga smells like a sun-drenched plum preserve simmered with bitter herbs and thick honey. The first spray delivers a sharp, medicinal b… Show more

Rumba by Balenciaga smells like a sun-drenched plum preserve simmered with bitter herbs and thick honey. The first spray delivers a sharp, medicinal burst of basil and green mirabelle plum, a shock to modern noses accustomed to clean skin musks. It quickly shifts as a dense bouquet of indolic jasmine and tuberose unfolds, wrapped in a heavy blanket of beeswax. This is a loud, unapologetic fragrance for confident collectors who appreciate vintage complexity. It wears best during freezing winter nights when the cold air cuts through its syrupy density. You will either love its dramatic, throat-tickling depth or find its animalic warmth completely unwearable. Show less

Amore Mio opens with a bright citrus touch and a noticeable dusting of cacao, then settles into a plush floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine, orange bl… Show more

Amore Mio opens with a bright citrus touch and a noticeable dusting of cacao, then settles into a plush floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine, orange blossom and violet. The overall effect is powdery, creamy and softly boozy rather than loudly fruity. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant white florals with gourmand shading. Sample first if you dislike powdery textures or expect a. Show less