Is Perfume Parlour Big Dance a dupe of Xerjoff Gran Ballo?
Gran Ballo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2013 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Big Dance EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Xerjoff Casamorati Gran Ballo. Big Dance captures the gardenia-and-caramel floral-gourmand signature, but the dupe pushes the sweet caramel-vanilla louder while the refined white-floral heart and the smooth, elegant amber-musk depth that made the original luxurious read flatter and shorter-lived.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The sweet caramel-vanilla warmth suits autumn and winter, with the bright florals carrying it into spring.
Occasions
A sweet, romantic gourmand floral made for dates and cosy evenings; a touch sweet for the office.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Gardenia, Jasmine
Adds honey and red fruits, drops honeysuckle
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Big Dance EDP
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