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Michelle Parfum(1979)

Balenciaga · Balenciaga in-house perfumers · Floral

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The full parfum concentration of Michelle, sharing its aldehydic-floral structure and musk-sandalwood-amber base at the richest, most concentrated strength.

Did you know? This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth — the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5 — that historians say probably isn't true. Read the full story →
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Launched
1979
Family
Floral

Michelle Parfum is a fragrance from Balenciaga, released in 1979 and composed by Balenciaga in-house perfumers. It sits in the Floral family. It opens with Bergamot and Aldehydes, moves into a heart of Mixed Florals, and settles into a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Amber.

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Top notes
BergamotAldehydes
Heart notes
Mixed Florals
Base notes
MuskSandalwoodAmber
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● drafted · last checked 2026-07-16