Gran Ballo EDP

Xerjoff  
90%

First Core For Women EDP

Perfume Parlour  
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Gran Ballo Eau de Parfum bottle Gran Ballo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
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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 - First Core For Women EDP
A budget take on Dolce & Gabbana's The One Essence, First Core rebuilds the peachy-fruity opening, creamy jasmine-and-lily heart and warm vanilla-amber base. One owner calls it a 90% match - elegant and creamy, just a shade flatter than the designer original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gran Ballo EDP
First Core For Women EDP

Notes

Only in Gran Ballo
Red Berries 51% Tangerine 49%
Only in First Core For Women
Peach 31% Mandarin 24% Litchi 24% Bergamot 22%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 34% vs 53%
Only in Gran Ballo
Gardenia 43% Honey 23%
Only in First Core For Women
Lily 47%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 53%
Amber 22% vs 46%
Only in Gran Ballo
Caramel 33% Sandalwood 16%

Accords

Gran Ballo First Core For Women
100%
White Floral
60%
Floral
85%
73%
Caramel
64%
Sweet
70%
Fruity
65%
61%
Vanilla
49%
Amber
55%
Creamy
50%
47%
Lactonic
44%
Powdery
44%
Animalic
White Floral shared
100%
60%
Floral
85%
Caramel
73%
Sweet shared
64%
70%
Fruity
65%
Vanilla
61%
Amber shared
49%
55%
Creamy
50%
Lactonic
47%
Powdery
44%
Animalic
44%

Performance

Gran Ballo First Core For Women
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.

First Core For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The creamy florals and warm vanilla-amber feel richest in cooler months and crisp spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Elegant and feminine, it suits evenings, dates and the office, with the polish for a formal occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gran Ballo EDP
First Core For Women EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £65.20 Notino - 30ml Buy Best Value £126.25 Perfume Click - 100ml - £1.26/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £7.00 Perfume Parlour - 13ml Buy Best Value £32.00 Perfume Parlour - 100ml - £0.32/ml Buy
13ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour £0.54/ml £7.00 Buy
30ml
Notino £2.17/ml £65.20 Buy Perfume Click £2.25/ml £67.40 Buy
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 30ml £0.37/ml £11.00 Buy
50ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 50ml £0.36/ml £18.00 Buy
100ml
Perfume Click £1.26/ml £126.25 Buy Notino £1.63/ml £163.00 Buy
Perfume Parlour £0.32/ml £32.00 Buy
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