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Gran Ballo Eau de Parfum bottle Gran Ballo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Long Life For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Long Life For Women EDP

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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 - Long Life For Women EDP
Long Life chases Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir, the berry-heavy sweet gourmand. The juicy wild-berry-and-strawberry opening over caramel and vanilla comes through faithfully, and Perfume Parlour's longevity is a genuine plus given the original's notoriously fleeting wear.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gran Ballo EDP
Long Life For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Gardenia 42% vs 32%
Jasmine 34% vs 32%
Only in Gran Ballo
Honey 23%
Only in Long Life For Women
Honeysuckle 35%
Shared Notes
Caramel 32% vs 27%
Vanilla 27% vs 29%
Amber 22% vs 23%
Sandalwood 16% vs 19%

Accords

Gran Ballo Long Life For Women
64%
Sweet
90%
Fruity
85%
73%
Caramel
Gourmand
65%
61%
Vanilla
Floral
55%
49%
Amber
50%
47%
Lactonic
44%
Powdery
44%
Animalic
Sweet shared
64%
90%
85%
73%
65%
61%
55%
Amber shared
49%
50%
47%
44%
44%

Performance

Gran Ballo Long Life For Women
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.

Long Life For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A sweet berry gourmand cosy enough for autumn and winter and bright enough for spring; the richness feels heavy in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Playful and sweet, it suits casual daytime, daily wear, dates and light evenings more than formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gran Ballo EDP
Long Life For Women EDP
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