Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles

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4.3

71 reviews
77%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Top notes•Basil (To Middle)•Bergamot (To Middle)•Cajuput•Cinnamon•Clary Sage (To Middle)•Coriander (To Middle)•Eucalyptus•Grapefruit•Hyssop•Lemon•Lemongrass (To Middle)•Lime•Mandarin•Neroli (To Middle)•Niaouli•Orange•Peppermint•Petitgrain•Ravensara•Sage•Spearmint•Tagetes•Tangerine•Tea Tree (To Middle)•Thyme (To Middle)•VerbenaMiddle notes •Bay•Black Pepper•Cardamom•Chamomile•Cypress•Fennel (To Top)•Geranium•Ho Leaf•Ho Wood•Hyssop•Juniper•Lavender (To Top)•Marjoram•Melissa (To Top)•Myrtle•Nutmeg•Palma Rosa•Pine•Rosemary•Spikenard•YarrowBase notes •Balsam Peru•Cassia (To Middle)•Cedarwood•Cinnamon (To Middle)•Clove•Frankincense•Ginger (To Middle)•Jasmine•Myrrh•Oakmoss•Patchouli•Rose•Rosewood (To Middle)•Sandalwood•Valerian•Vanilla•Vetiver•Ylang Ylang (To Middle)

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    5.0
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    veruska

    16 years ago

    Bal a Versailles was one of my first introductions on vintage perfumery and it was an absolute success.Now i'm on my third fb and i can't think my fragrance wardrobe without it.I absolutely love it...

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    CecileCecile

    17 years ago

    (EDT) I get the bubblegum for the first 10 minutes or so. It gradually loses its 'brightness' and becomes softer and deeper and like another reviewer said, thick. That is a very good word to...

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    julieolivia

    17 years ago

    I first wore this in high school - I worked in a department store that sold it and given that I was, from almost the very beginning, most comfortable with Orientals, it was a given I would wind up...

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    lalki1

    17 years ago

    Oh boy!!! what a complex fragrance, it's citrusy, woody, chipre floral and incensy all at the same time. deep and intoxicating I just cant stop sniffing it.

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    Baylie

    17 years ago

    I just purchase a small bottle of Bal a Versailles at Perfumania - for $9.99. It's just eau de cologne but it was a nice price for something I wanted to "try".....and I am loving it. I am not...

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    Mirtilla

    17 years ago

    Many years ago my dad bought my mom this fragrance when they were engaged. At that time Bal à Versailles was a very luxury and hard to find product. Unfortunately, my mum fell in love w/it but she...

    About reviewer (201 reviews)

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    jenras

    18 years ago

    yuck. first impression - urine. drydown - baby powder. i wanted to love this old school scent, but really didn't.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

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    blush223

    19 years ago

    This is nice, but it's not for me. Very classic 60s fragrance - has that character to it. Too heavy for me, but nice on drydown for someone who likes a headier, Oriental and floral scent. Pretty...

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

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    Meg2005

    19 years ago

    Beautiful floral bouquet with a subtle leathery note and general powdery warmth about it that I find very agreeable. I must concur with one of the previous reviews about the Body Lotion being...

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    mascha

    19 years ago

    This is so weird! Since I was a little girl I have been sniffing my moms perfumes. This perfume, standing in a huge round pottle with some elite women on it, was always my favorite. I sniffed it...

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    LipstickLil

    19 years ago

    Bal a Versailles is a floral oriental, very heavy and sumptuous. On me the main notes are bergamot, followed by jasmine, orange-blossom and amber. The patchouli note, however, is what spoils this...

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    AmandaMPC

    19 years ago

    The early Sixties was a good time for French fashion. (Then again, what HASN'T been a good time for French fashion?! With the possible exception of the "New Look" period if, like myself, you have...

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    monterey_lady

    19 years ago

    I just got a Bal a Versailles set that includes the lotion and a spray bottle of the EDT (I think). I like the unique packaging with the little painting on the bottles. The lotion smells nice and...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

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    CareerLady

    19 years ago

    This is from one of the web discount houses: Bal A Versailles Perfume by Jean Desprez, Launched By The Design House Of Jean Desprez In 1962, Bal A Versailles Is Classified As A Refined, Oriental,...

    About reviewer (188 reviews)

    Age44-55

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    tabloid

    19 years ago

    This is one of the great classic fragrances, a sensual and romantic Oriental. A terrific evening scent, perfect for memorable occasions.

    About reviewer (607 reviews)

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    cdvoyles

    19 years ago

    A complex, dry, mildly spicy floral, initially similar in sophistication and delicacy to the top notes of L'Heure Bleue. About two hours in, she shows her very creamy and powdery floral heart: The...

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    emilyaz69

    19 years ago

    I have recently rediscovered this, pulling it out from the back of my perfume drawer. I've had this for a long time and really never got into it. Now, I feel like I get it! I love it now, it's so...

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    GlamDiva

    19 years ago

    Bubble gum chypre! Bal a Versailles is a powdery, ambery oriental classic, very feminine. Gives an impression of bubble gum in its topnotes, which I enjoy. Reminds me of a cross between Ciara and...

    About reviewer (1118 reviews)

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    dinazad

    19 years ago

    I honestly don't mean to offend any of the ladies who feel this is the greatest scent since the creation of fresh bread. However, I can't bear the thought of letting this anywhere near my skin. A...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

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    rnornan

    20 years ago

    I don't know about this. It's very fickle on me. At first try, with the Parfum strength on one hand and the Edt on the other, I thought they were going to both be winners. There was something a bit...

    About reviewer (334 reviews)

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