Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles
How it smells
The first thing you smell is rose and Bulgarian rose. The heart brings leather and sandalwood. On the skin it settles into civet and resins. Overall it smells amber and powdery.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Bal A Versailles notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles EDT in detail
Bal A Versailles EDT is made by Jean Desprez. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
When in the day to wear Bal A Versailles
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by powdery and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and powdery smells and notes like leather and civet. Less obvious notes include jasmine, ylang-ylang and tolu balsam. Perfume fans rate it 4.26 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia. Base notes like civet and resins are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Bal A Versailles price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €112. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Slava Zaitsev Maroussia and Jil Sander Sun but less than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac and Jil Sander Sun.
Perfumes that smell like Bal A Versailles
Similar picks to try: Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (13 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (13 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (11 shared notes) and Joop! Femme (13 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Bal A Versailles?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Bal A Versailles?
Winter and fall.