26
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Bal à Versailles
feminine
Created by Jean Desprez
Bal à Versailles by Jean Desprez is a Oriental fragrance for women. Bal à Versailles was launched in 1962. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Desprez. Top notes are Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rosemary, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cassia and Lemon; middle notes are Leather, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Orris Root, Patchouli, Lilac, Vetiver and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civet, Resins, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
91%
Win
28%
Spr
17%
Sum
87%
Fall
Day & Night
45%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
2,297 votes
4.15
Love it
1.1k48%
Like it
81836%
OK
643%
Dislike
28813%
Hate it
271%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Bal à Versailles is regarded positively by the r/fragrance community as a quality niche fragrance worthy of inclusion in serious collections. While specific detailed reviews are limited in these threads, it is mentioned as a personal favorite by an experienced collector with sophisticated taste, suggesting it appeals to those seeking classic, well-crafted perfumes rather than mainstream options.
Strengths
- Considered a favorite by experienced collectors with refined taste
- Part of respected niche fragrance houses in curated collections
- Appreciated for its quality and craftsmanship by passionate perfume enthusiasts
Weaknesses
- Limited discussion in the provided threads makes detailed consensus difficult
- Appears infrequently mentioned compared to other fragrances in collections
Best for
Collectors seeking classic niche fragrancesThose appreciating traditional, refined perfumery
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
