Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum bottle Bal à Versailles
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
1962 Year 2007
££ Price Tier £££££
Elle Parfum bottle Elle

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Our Verdict - Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum
Bal à Versailles is properly divisive, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that’s not for the faint of heart. Original formulations, adored by Michael Jackson, are hailed as masterpieces - rich, complex, and seductively ‘naughty’. But be warned, modern versions might leave you longing for that vintage magic, or worse, with just a whiff of talcum powder or cat pee.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Elle Parfum
Elle is a real head-scratcher; a beautifully blended enigma that smells like red berries despite not having them listed. If you want a smooth, plush, fruity-amber with serious longevity, prepare to open your wallet. It's a gorgeous scent, but many find it overpriced for what it is.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 12%
Floral 25% 17%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 8% 8%
Sweet 21% 21%
Warm 9% 13%
Woody 15% 20%
Earthy 11% 18%
Animalic 14% 10%
Fresh 12% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bal à Versailles EdP
Elle Parfum

Notes

Accords

Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum Elle Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
Citrus
74%
72%
Powdery
55%
64%
Woody
64%
50%
White Floral
61%
58%
Animalic
58%
Musky
52%
Balsamic
56%
Iris
55%
52%
Warm Spicy
50%
48%
Sweet
52%
Leather
51%
50%
Vanilla
Amber shared
100%
100%
74%
Powdery shared
72%
55%
Woody shared
64%
64%
White Floral shared
50%
61%
58%
58%
Balsamic shared
52%
56%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
50%
Sweet shared
48%
52%
51%
50%

Performance

Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum Elle Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and animalic accords make it unsuitable for office or sport. However, the opulent, amber-heavy profile and "naughty" or "sexy" sentiment from reviews make it perfect for dates and evening formal events.

Elle Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its subtle projection and impressive longevity, Elle is remarkably versatile. It's deemed office-safe by many, perfect for a casual outing, and elegant enough for a date night, though perhaps too soft for a truly formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, White Floral accords and Orange Blossom, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum
Elle Parfum
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