Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum vs Malesia Parfum

Bal à Versailles

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
1962	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

Malesia

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Which Should You Buy?

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.

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Our Verdict - Malesia Parfum

This one's a wild ride. Malesia is a polarising oud, kicking off with a barnyard funk that quickly mellows into a surprisingly smooth, sweet, and complex scent. Definitely not for the shy, but a real treat for those who appreciate a challenging, artistic oud.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	0%
Floral	25%	26%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	8%	8%
Sweet	21%	27%
Warm	9%	22%
Woody	15%	13%
Earthy	11%	13%
Animalic	14%	12%
Fresh	12%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bal à Versailles EdP

Malesia Parfum

Notes

Only in Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum

Rose 13% Jasmine 12% Orange Blossom 12% Neroli 11% Rosemary 11% Mandarin 10% Redcurrant Leaf 10% Bergamot 10% Lemon 10%

Only in Malesia Parfum

Lily Of The Valley 100%

Only in Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum

Leather 15% Ylang-Ylang 13% Sandalwood 13% Orris 13% Patchouli 13% Lilac 11% Vetiver 11% Lily Of The Valley 10%

Only in Malesia Parfum

Amber 54% Balsam 46%

Shared Notes

Tolu Balsam 13% vs 17%

Vanilla 12% vs 13%

Musk 10% vs 13%

Only in Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum

Civet 15% Resin 15% Amber 13% Benzoin 13% Cedar 8%

Only in Malesia Parfum

Oud 27% Labdanum 15% Tonka Bean 13%

Accords

Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum Malesia Parfum

100%

Amber

100%

72%

Powdery

60%

64%

Woody

67%

Oud

66%

58%

Animalic

48%

58%

Musky

51%

52%

Balsamic

44%

52%

Warm Spicy

50%

Vanilla

52%

50%

White Floral

45%

48%

Sweet

50%

Amber shared

100%

Powdery shared

72%

60%

Woody shared

64%

67%

Oud

66%

Animalic shared

58%

48%

Musky shared

58%

51%

Balsamic shared

52%

44%

Warm Spicy

52%

Vanilla shared

50%

52%

White Floral shared

50%

45%

Sweet shared

48%

50%

Performance

Bal à Versailles Eau de Parfum Malesia Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

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.

Malesia Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong, often challenging opening and luxurious, deep character, Malesia is best suited for formal and intimate evening occasions. It's too potent for the office and not really a casual or sport scent.