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Bal A Versailles Perfume
Bal A Versailles Perfume is an Eau de Toilette concentration Oriental fragrance for women, first created in 1962 by Jean Desprez and perfumer Jean-Louis Vermeil. It is one of the most opulent and complex florientals of the twentieth century, built around a lavish bouquet of Bulgarian rose, jasmine, orange blossom and neroli over a deep, animalic base laced with civet and resins. Rich and unapologetically bold, it suits confident wearers who appreciate vintage grandeur, and it performs beautifully in cooler months or formal evening settings.
With its roots in the splendour of the French court at Versailles, this fragrance rewards those who seek something with genuine history, character and depth rather than a fleeting trend.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rosemary, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cassia, Lemon
Heart Notes: Leather, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Orris Root, Patchouli, Lilac, Vetiver, Lily-of-the-Valley
Base Notes: Civet, Resins, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk, Cedar
Fragrance Family: Oriental
Perfumer: Jean Desprez
Year of Release: 1962
What to Expect
The opening is a bright, citrus-lifted floral, with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon sharpened by rosemary and cassia alongside jasmine, neroli and orange blossom. The heart deepens considerably, as ylang-ylang, orris root, patchouli, vetiver and leather wrap around lilac and lily-of-the-valley. The dry down is warm, resinous and animalic, with civet, tolu balsam, benzoin, amber, vanilla, musk and cedar creating a long-lasting sillage that projects confidently and lingers on skin for many hours.
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