Bal A Versailles Perfume By Jean Desprez for Women
3.4 oz - Eau De Toilette Spray
Item #417305
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3.4 oz - Eau De Toilette Spray (unboxed)
Item #536649
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0.25 oz - Pure Perfume
Item #417298
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1 oz - Pure Perfume
Item #417304
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Jean Desprez is an internationally famous perfumer from France. He began creating perfumes in the early 1900s. He invented new trends rather than just following current ones. Bal a Versailles is his most famous perfume, loved by many famous celebrities and royalty. It is still popular and sought after today, over 50 years later. It is a beautiful yet complex fragrance, consisting of over 300 scents. All products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations.
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| Attribute Name | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jean Desprez |
| Fragrance Family | Citrus |
| Fragrance Name | Bal A Versailles |
| Fragrance Classification | Deodorant, Body Cream, Pure Perfume, Sample, Perfume, Mini, Soap, Shower Gel, Body Lotion |
| Volume | Available in 1 ml, 2 ml, 5 ml, 7 ml, 8 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 60 ml, 90 ml, 100 ml, 104 ml, 150 ml, 172 ml and 200 ml |
| Top Notes | Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Ylang-ylang, Cassia bark |
| Heart Notes | Iris (Orris), Jasmine (Egyptian), Jasmine (Italian), Rose |
| Base Notes | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cistus labdanum (Rockrose), Incense, Opopanax, Vanilla |
| Gender | Women |
| Year Of Launch | 1962 |
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A ball at Versailles
it will take me some time...
Fantastic classic fragrance
After selling my EDT, I recently bought the pure parfum and I'm very glad I did. This is such an opulent, regal perfume which aims to recreate the kind of smells you'd experience at a ball during the 17th century among the richest and highest class of society. There's so many notes in here that it's very hard to pick out specifics, but there are a few that stand out from the rest. This without a doubt is an animalic amber fragrance at heart, and a strong one at that. A sharp and slightly sour note of civet is paired with beautifully deep resins, tolu balsam and benzoin which is incredibly warming and luxurious. There's also heady musk and dark leather which lives throughout the scent - this is all balanced perfectly with an array of soft, powdery florals such as orris, rose and ylang with a touch of creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli. I much prefer this to the EDT, it's so much more rounded, refined and the florals seem to be a lot more noticeable instead of simply being a civet bomb. This is one of the most renowned classics in perfumery and is so well respected by perfumers all across the world today for a very good reason. This is the pinnacle of vintage-style perfumery, a true masterpiece and one of the most multi-faceted fragrances I've ever smelled. Absolutely wonderful.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Always The Ball since College in the '70s
Tiniest dab of perfume at base of neck and wrists, that's all you need. It will melt into you and you won't even notice it but it will envelope your body and soul. It doesn't work on everyone though, or maybe they use too much.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I will not trust FragranceX.com again
The bottle had leaked into the packaging and was almost empty on arrival. I complained (ticket # 2180267) and was asked send photographs of the problem, which I did and was the asked to return the package - which I did as well. Since then I have complained again (ticket #2202646) but have received no reply or message from FrangranceX. How long does it take to agree that the bottle has leaked is empty?
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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I like it very much
Very sexy and dirty fragrance. I just spray it and it feels like I have been to a party and had sex.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Amazingly Beautiful Fragrance
To die for fragrance, let the inner animal out.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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DELIGHTFUL SCENT - A CLASSIC
Have been using Bal à Versailles since the 1970s. Always get compliments. It's very expensive, but fully worth it. An enchanting scent that can be appreciated at all ages.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Excellent Product, will buy again
Bought in Paris few years ago, this one is exactly the same, real good deal
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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It's certainly classic,timless...
Powerful...baroque...voluptuous...strong
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Brings back memories
Good value
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would recommend this product and buy it again
I first used Bal A V nearly 40 years ago. It doesn't smell quite as I remember it, but I still love it all the same. The packaging is, of course, classical and it just looks expensive, though I don't believe it is. It isn't easy to come by in English stores and I am delighted to have found a reliable source. I think it is a 'woman's' perfume rather than one for girls. I am 71, so definitely not a girl! I will buy more from you at a future date. Thank you.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Marvellous
It's a very particular,Gorgeous perfume.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I love it King Of Pop vibe
Good Snell I really love it favorite parfum
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I am not sure about this product
It is a very distinctive perfume that I used when I was in my twenties and the memory of its intoxicating scent stayed with me for decades. Now 30 years later it is just not the same. The scent is not as oriental, not as spicy and nowhere near as deep. I don't know if the composition of the perfume itself has changed or maybe I have, but I am not sure I would buy it again. Maybe the past cant be recaptured.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Just ok!
This was a blind buy ! It is not terrible but will not buy again ! Older scent for sure !
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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It was perfect!
Michael Jackson wore this and I did a review for this after purchasing from here. It has now become my daily scent 🤍
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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No regrets with this old classic
For most people this might be an evening scent, but I quite like it as my signature scent. It is mature and distinctive. I also like that there is an almost certainly unintended androgyny about it, which I think is perfect for the woman who is very clear about who she is, unafraid of transcending the conventionally understood male gaze (or whatever the olfactory version of that is), and ready to claim a version of femininity that - like a good single malt scotch - gets better with age.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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The perfume is unusual.
Perfume is not for every day and for a certain image. Sounds beautiful. :))
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would buy this product again with pleasure.
Great smell for a reasonable price.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would by this product again
Oriental fragrance for women, was launched in 1962 ... so, it is a piece of history already . Warm, cozy, sexy, beautiful, complex are just some words to describe this. Long lasting ... Golden oldie and proof that ladies of the certain age can still hold their own - classy, fun and sexy!
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Love this product
My favourite perfume for many years Have bought around 30 other perfumes but always return to Bal a Versailles
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Beauty in a Bottle
I use this fragrance to make myself feel good - the scent is pleasing and the compliments are wonderful!
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Do you have perfumed oil base
I love the freshness
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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No
This sent smells terrible. Did not like!
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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Disappointed
FrangranceX service is excellent. My mum had this in the eighties and it was exquisite, unfortunately this reformulation is a shadow of it's older glorious self. Would love to scrounge a vintage bottle.
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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I would never buy this product again
It is not the same fragrance I have purchased in the past
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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i would buy this product again and again
comes in nice packaging and available in several sizes.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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FOR SURE
REMIND ME MY MOTHER
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I looved it it's so unique
I loved it
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Yes
My better half loves the fragrance. She was wearing it when we met. Just a little over priced. Thanks
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Enchanting
I have loved this scent for many, many years.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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This will be purchased again
This smells classy and expensive when worn. Pricey yes, but so is a Rolls Royce. I would not recommend because I do not want friends smelling as good as my wife does.
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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one of top three
Since the 70's I've been in love with elegant fragrance. I never wanted to wear what "everyone was wearing " Bal a Versailles, is not for everyone. It's very intense and heady. Floral but woody, most the old scroll fragrance houses are changing and I understand but I do love these tried and true scents.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Just amazing and weird
It's beautiful animalic perfume
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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It's sooo amazing
It's so amazing
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Classic Beauty.
This is not the type of perfume to wear lot of because a small amount says sooooooo much.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Vintage charm
This is similar to other fragrances I use, but on me, it takes a detour to the sweeter/floral side. Burberry Brit has been my 'going shopping' scent for the last year and this is quite similar, but this gets a bit more sweet/floral on me. I didn't like it when I first opened it, but within a week, it was one of my favorites.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Rediscovered an Old Friend
Many years ago someone gave me a bottle of Bal a Versailles and I loved it. Then, when the bottle was empty, I forgot about it. At the time I could not buy expensive perfumes. I rediscovered it here and ordered a small bottle. I love it just as much now as I did many years ago. I have my own "signature scent," but this makes a nice change from time to time.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Gorgeous perfume
Bal a Versailles is a beautifully composed fragrance that reveals intriguing notes from the citrus honeyed opening, then floral notes come to the fore and finally the most enchanting woody earthy notes even out every element. The sillage is soft but apparent and the fragrance is incredibly long lasting even in EDT form. It is a real joy to wear & as alluring as my all time favourite Yveresse EDP.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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EI have been buying three times now excellent products .
All good excellent products
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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It's my favourite perfume used it for years .
Use it every. Day love it cannot buy it in UK so great to have fragranced.com.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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A royal perfume
Great perfume .. and you can mixed it with other perfume
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I started to wear this in 1962 and love it still.
My favortie perfume. I have used many other scents, but this is the one that I think of as "mine". The first time I smelled it I thought that if one discovered a trunk of gowns packed away in Versailles and opened the lid ... it wouldn't dare smell musty, it would smell like this perfume. Candlelight, rare scents from the Orient, face powder, and flowers.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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So glad you had this fragrance it's a hard to find one
Wedding day scent
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I have been wearing this fragrance since I was 20. I love it
Brings back wonderful memories now that I am 66.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I loved this fragrance from the first time I smelled it!
I've always loved Bal a Versailles from 1983 when I bought my first bottle in Paris!! It's so evocative of a bygone era of smoky jazz clubs in Monmartre and strolls along the Seine at the break of dawn after an all night decadent ball and passionate feverish embraces... Ash, Bal a Versailles! The ultimate, the Incomparable!
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would buy again
My all time favorite
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Perfectly pleasant
Perfect for every occasion
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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This does not hold a candle to my perfume. What happened?
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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Been using this product forever. It's the best!
Been using this product everyday for over 40 years. It's become my signature fragrance. Always receive compliments.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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My favorite
I have used this perfume since I was young. What I like the most is how long-lasting it is. The smell last forever!!! Fresh, soft and just amazing. And at your price, there is no way I would not buy it. Thank you for having it.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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