Bal À Versailles Eau De Cologne Jean Desprez by Jean Desprez

Bal À Versailles Eau De Cologne Jean Desprez

For Women
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Fragrance Story

Bal à Versailles Eau de Cologne by Jean Desprez is a Oriental fragrance for women. Bal à Versailles Eau de Cologne was launched in 1962. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Desprez. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cassia, Jasmine, Neroli, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Rosemary; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Patchouli and Lilac; base notes are Civet, Amber, Tolu Balsam, Musk, Resins, Benzoin, Vanila and Cedar.

Composition Profile

amber 100%
woody 85%
powdery 70%
white floral 60%
citrus 50%
musky 40%
animalic 35%
aromatic 30%
sweet 25%
warm spicy 20%

About the Perfumer

Jean Desprez

Jean Desprez

Jean Desprez was a perfumer and the founder of his namesake house. He created Bal à Versailles, a classic floral oriental, along with other fragrances like Etourdissant and Jardanel. He also composed Bois Precieux and Crêpe De Chine for F. Millot.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Cassia Cassia
Jasmine Jasmine
Neroli Neroli
Bergamot Bergamot
Bulgarian Rose Bulgarian Rose
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Lemon Lemon
Rosemary Rosemary

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Vetiver Vetiver
Orris Root Orris Root
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Leather Leather
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Patchouli Patchouli
Lilac Lilac

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Civet Civet
Amber Amber
Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Musk Musk
Resins Resins
Benzoin Benzoin
Vanila Vanila
Cedar Cedar

Character Profile

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