Lake Balaton is a unisex extrait de parfum by Superz. Budapest, in a 50 ml bottle. A fragrance that captures the light and breeze of a summer by the lake in an intense, enveloping concentration.
The Fragrance
Lake Balaton was born as a declaration of love for Hungary's most beloved lake, Balaton, known at home as the "Hungarian sea" for being the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. The bond with the place is more than evocative: the box reproduces a painting created in 1940 in Balatonboglár, on the lake, by the great-grandfather of Superz. Budapest's founder, Szabolcs Szerencsés, and passed down through the family for three generations before becoming part of the brand's identity.
How It Evolves on Skin
In the first minutes, Lake Balaton opens with a juicy, luminous grapefruit, lifted by a touch of saffron that immediately gives it a warm, spicy edge, far from a simple citrus freshness. As the minutes pass, the heart takes shape: cyperus, also known as palka, comes forward, an earthy-woody root with a slightly smoky character, interwoven with jasmine, which adds a bright, white nuance without ever tipping into sweetness. In the hours that follow, the fragrance settles onto a base of warm amber, mossy notes and vetiver, the note that, more than any other, recalls the reeds and sun-warmed earth of the lake's shores: an enveloping, slightly earthy close that lingers on the skin.
Who We Recommend Lake Balaton To
We recommend Lake Balaton to anyone looking for a unisex extrait that can accompany warm days without feeling predictable: perfect for a sunset aperitivo, a day trip or a summer evening, yet characterful enough thanks to its amber-woody base to be worn with satisfaction in the in-between seasons too. It's the choice for those who love a fresh opening but don't want to give up a base with personality.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity |
★★★☆☆ |
| Longevity |
★★★★☆ |
| Sillage |
★★★☆☆ |
| Gender |
Unisex |
Our Opinion
Lake Balaton won us over with the way it changes on the skin throughout the day: what seems like a simple, sunny scent at first spray gradually reveals itself as deeper and more complex. It's one of those rare cases where the initial freshness doesn't fade quickly, but instead makes room for a more mature, enveloping trail, without ever losing its elegance.
Similar Fragrances
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Flamingo Fizz, Superz. Budapest, shares with Lake Balaton the same jasmine thread, but takes it in a more floral, sparkling direction, aimed mostly at a female audience.
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La Bohéme, Superz. Budapest, shares with Lake Balaton its vetiver base note, but pairs it with spices and woods that make it warmer and more distinctly masculine.
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Endless Sea, Superz. Budapest, shares with Lake Balaton amber and mossy notes in the base, but wraps them in a deeper, more marine register, far from Lake Balaton's summery, lakeside mood.
FAQ
Why is it called Lake Balaton?
It's a tribute to Hungary's most beloved lake, the "Hungarian sea": the box reproduces a painting created in 1940 in Balatonboglár, on the lake, by the great-grandfather of Superz. Budapest's founder and passed down through the family for three generations.
Is Lake Balaton a fresh perfume?
Fresh in the opening, with grapefruit and saffron, then deeper: the heart of cypriol (palka) and jasmine and the base of amber, mossy notes and vetiver give it a woody, earthy character.
What is cypriol (palka)?
It is the heart note the house lists as Cyperus, palka in Hungarian: a plant with woody, earthy roots, here paired with jasmine.
Product Information
- Brand
- Superz. Budapest
- Name
- Lake Balaton
- Concentration
- Extrait de Parfum
- Size
- 50 ml
- Olfactory Family
- Woody Amber
- Launch Year
- 2024
- Made in
- Hungary
