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Grand Bal (2018)

by François Demachy

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Dior Grand Bal (2018) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by François Demachy. Grand Bal (2018) opens with Bergamot and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Peach, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Clean Musk. Dior's Grand Bal (2018) carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a clean, elegant white floral that screams 'classy' but whispers 'where did it go?' The scent is stunning, if fleeting, leaving many wishing for more presence for the price.
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  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Luxurious
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Grand Bal (2018) Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Grand Bal's moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its elegant floral profile, make it suitable for formal events and dates where sophistication is key. It's a bit too refined for casual wear and definitely not for sport, but its 'clean girl' vibe could work in a relaxed office setting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Grand Bal opens with a sparkling burst of bergamot and radiant orange blossom, quickly joined by an intoxicating duet of jasmine and creamy ylang-ylang. A juicy, syrupy peach note adds a soft, sweet fruitiness, preventing the florals from becoming too sharp. The base settles into a delicate, clean musk and smooth sandalwood, lending an airy, sophisticated finish that evokes old-world glamour and refinement.

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