Paris Je t'aime

After over a ten year hiatus from the world of fragrance, the house of Balenciaga returns with an olfactory offering simply named "Balenciaga Paris". Described as a "chypre floral with accentuated violet" , it is truly an modern urban floral with tradtional metal nuances. Created by world renouned nose Olivier Polge and Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere, it seeks to blend tradtion with a modern sensibility. Violet leaves and carnation provide the floral notes, and are anchored by redistilled woods such as cedar and patchouli. The campaign, shot by Steven Meisel, features songstress and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. The 50ml size retails at $110 cad, and is available at Holt Renfrew and select Bay locations.