Gran Ballo Eau de Parfum vs Big Dance Eau de Parfum

Gran Ballo

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	£

Big Dance

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gran Ballo

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 - Big Dance

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	0%
Floral	29%	51%
Fruity	20%	3%
Green	3%	6%
Sweet	43%	46%
Warm	8%	12%
Woody	6%	2%
Earthy	2%	5%
Animalic	7%	9%
Fresh	8%	3%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Gran Ballo

Red Berries 51% Tangerine 49%

Only in Big Dance

Honeysuckle 52% Gardenia 48%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 34% vs 52%

Only in Gran Ballo

Gardenia 43% Honey 23%

Only in Big Dance

Vanilla 48%

Shared Notes

Caramel 32% vs 57%

Amber 22% vs 42%

Only in Gran Ballo

Vanilla 28% Sandalwood 16%

Accords

Gran Ballo Big Dance

100%

White Floral

Floral

80%

73%

Caramel

64%

Sweet

70%

Gourmand

70%

61%

Vanilla

49%

Amber

50%

47%

Lactonic

44%

Powdery

44%

Animalic

Creamy

40%

White Floral

100%

Floral

80%

Caramel

73%

Sweet shared

64%

70%

Gourmand

70%

Vanilla

61%

Amber shared

49%

50%

Lactonic

47%

Powdery

44%

Animalic

44%

Creamy

40%

Performance

Gran Ballo Big Dance

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

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.

Big Dance