Ballerina No 5 Les Parfums De Rosine

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Ballerina No 5 Les Parfums De Rosine worth trying?

Ballerina No 5 by Les Parfums de Rosine is a fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
floral, fruity, sweet with Rose, Tangerine, Orange Blossom

The first impression

Ballerina No 5 by Les Parfums de Rosine is a fragrance for women. Ballerina No 5 was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Delphine Lebeau. Top notes are Rose, Tangerine, Orange Blossom and Fig; middle notes are Litchi, Turkish Rose, Almond Blossom, Heliotrope and Violet; base notes are Turkish Rose, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
fruity 85%
sweet 70%
powdery 60%
rose 50%
citrus 40%
vanilla 35%
amber 30%
violet 25%
tropical 20%

The perfumer behind it

Delphine Lebeau

Delphine Lebeau

Delphine Lebeau is a perfumer known for her work on diverse fragrances, such as 4711 Remix Cologne Exotic Paradise Edition 2022 and Avon's Lov | U. She has created scents for Christian Louboutin with Fétiche L’ambre, and for Contes de Parfums with Reykjavik. Her portfolio also includes Decorté's Kimono Kihin and Kimono Urara, as well as Emanuel Ungaro's Fruit D'amour Gold and Esprit's Life By Esprit Night Lights Man.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rose Rose
Tangerine Tangerine
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Fig Fig

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Litchi Litchi
Turkish Rose Turkish Rose
Almond Blossom Almond Blossom
Heliotrope Heliotrope
Violet Violet

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Turkish Rose Turkish Rose
Benzoin Benzoin
Patchouli Patchouli
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Cedar Cedar

The mood it creates

The Innocent Archetype: Portrait of Ballerina No 5 Les Parfums De Rosine

Essence

Ballerina No 5 embodies the Innocent archetype, a fragrance that captures the purity and grace of a dancer mid-pirouette. Its delicate blend of rose, tangerine, and almond blossom evokes a sense of untarnished beauty, like morning light filtering through lace curtains. The scent whispers of simplicity and joy, untouched by cynicism.

This fragrance is for those who find magic in small moments-the rustle of a tutu, the sweetness of a fig plucked fresh from the tree. It carries the optimism of spring, where every petal and citrus note feels like a promise of renewal.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor soft, flowing fabrics in pastel hues, with touches of vintage lace or embroidered details. Their wardrobe is timeless yet playful, evoking the romance of a Degas painting. Ballet flats and pearl earrings are staples, paired with a light dusting of powder to match the fragrance’s powdery violet heart.

Their surroundings mirror this aesthetic: sunlit rooms with fresh flowers, sheer curtains, and well-loved books. Every object is chosen for its ability to inspire quiet delight, much like the heliotrope and litchi notes that dance through the scent.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in kindness as a radical act and find beauty in sincerity. Life is approached with a childlike wonder, where even the mundane-a cup of tea, a handwritten note-holds significance. The fragrance’s benzoin and tonka bean base grounds their idealism in warmth, a reminder that sweetness need not be naive.

Their values are reflected in the Turkish rose at the scent’s core: layered and resilient, yet unfailingly gentle. They trust in the goodness of others, even when the world suggests otherwise.

Relationships

In love, they are tender and devoted, offering affection as freely as the orange blossom in the fragrance’s opening. Friends cherish their ability to listen without judgment, their presence as comforting as the cedar in the base notes. They avoid conflict, sometimes to a fault, preferring harmony over harsh truths.

Romantic partners are drawn to their ethereal quality, though they may struggle to reconcile this with the occasional need for practicality. Their relationships thrive on shared nostalgia and whispered secrets.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with rituals: stretching by an open window, savoring fruit-laden breakfasts. They gravitate toward creative pursuits-sketching, gardening, or amateur ballet-where precision and grace intersect. The fig and almond blossom notes mirror their preference for simple pleasures, like picnics in dappled shade.

Evenings are spent in quiet reflection, perhaps writing letters by candlelight. The patchouli and guaiac wood in the base hint at a depth they rarely show outwardly, reserved for moments of solitude.

Shadow

Their optimism can border on avoidance, refusing to acknowledge life’s sharper edges. The shadow lurks in the violet’s faint melancholy-a fear of disillusionment that makes them cling to rose-tinted illusions. They risk becoming fragile, like a porcelain figurine too delicate for rough hands.

Growth lies in embracing the cedar’s strength, learning that resilience need not sacrifice tenderness. The fragrance’s powdery sweetness, if overapplied, may overwhelm-a metaphor for their occasional need to assert boundaries.

Conclusion

Ballerina No 5 is a sonnet to innocence, a fragrance that pirouettes between joy and vulnerability. Like the ballerina it names, it balances ethereal lightness with the quiet strength of Turkish rose and cedar. To wear it is to remember that the world, for all its complexity, still holds pockets of unspoiled wonder.