L’Essence by Balenciaga - Balenciaga L'Essence 50ml eau de parfum. On the skin, violet leaves are like a blast of woodland and their youthful energy stimulates the skin. Notes of vetiver also takes the upper hand, wild, unruly and incisive. L’Essence, is reminiscent of the mossy scent given off by forests at certain times of day, which emphasises the accent of conifers.