Gran Ballo EDP

Xerjoff   Original
59%
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Gran Ballo Eau de Parfum bottle Gran Ballo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Big Dance Eau de Parfum bottle Big Dance 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 - Big Dance EDP
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

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gran Ballo EDP
Big Dance EDP

Notes

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%

Accords

Gran Ballo Big Dance
Floral
80%
73%
Caramel
64%
Sweet
70%
Gourmand
70%
61%
Vanilla
49%
Amber
50%
47%
Lactonic
44%
Powdery
44%
Animalic
Creamy
40%
80%
73%
Sweet shared
64%
70%
70%
61%
Amber shared
49%
50%
47%
44%
44%
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

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet caramel-vanilla warmth suits autumn and winter, with the bright florals carrying it into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

A sweet, romantic gourmand floral made for dates and cosy evenings; a touch sweet for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
59%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gran Ballo EDP
Big Dance EDP
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