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Gran Ballo Eau de Parfum bottle Gran Ballo EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2013 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Viva la Juicy Eau de Toilette bottle Viva la Juicy EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gran Ballo EDP
A divisive floral gourmand that’s either a 'refined Viva La Juicy' or just a pricier clone. Expect sweetness and white florals, but don't always bank on the longevity Xerjoff is known for. Definitely try before you buy, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Our Verdict - Viva la Juicy EDT
A divisive scent that’s either a Y2K icon, dripping with sweet nostalgia and flirtatious fun, or a screechy, artificial mess. Love it or hate it, you can't deny its place in early 2000s perfumery history.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gran Ballo EDP
Viva la Juicy EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Gardenia 42% vs 35%
Jasmine 34% vs 30%
Only in Gran Ballo
Honey 23%
Only in Viva la Juicy
Honeysuckle 34%
Shared Notes
Caramel 32% vs 26%
Vanilla 27% vs 22%
Amber 22% vs 14%
Sandalwood 16% vs 13%
Only in Viva la Juicy
Praline 23%

Accords

Gran Ballo Viva la Juicy
100%
White Floral
96%
64%
Sweet
100%
73%
Caramel
80%
Fruity
74%
61%
Vanilla
66%
Citrus
62%
Woody
58%
47%
Lactonic
57%
49%
Amber
49%
44%
Powdery
49%
44%
Animalic
White Floral shared
100%
96%
Sweet shared
64%
100%
Caramel shared
73%
80%
74%
Vanilla shared
61%
66%
62%
58%
Lactonic shared
47%
57%
Amber shared
49%
49%
Powdery shared
44%
49%
44%

Performance

Gran Ballo Viva la Juicy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gran Ballo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and creamy profile makes it a lovely choice for casual wear and dates, but its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for the office. It's generally too playful and sweet for formal events and completely unsuited for sport.

Viva la Juicy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its playful and sweet nature, coupled with moderate projection, makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and dates. While some find it suitable for work, many report it can be overwhelming if oversprayed, making it less ideal for formal or high-energy sport environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, caramel, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gran Ballo EDP
Viva la Juicy EDT
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