125 community ratings

Grand Bal

Name: Grand Bal
Brand: Dior

Perfumer: François Demachy

2012WomenClassic

7.4/ 10

Community score
125 ratings

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Dior Grand Bal is a fresh, floral women's perfume that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 117 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylang Jasmine Sandalwood Musk Bergamot Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Powdery

What does Grand Bal smell like?

Bergamot brings a citrus brightness, while ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom turn it into a sweet, fruity bouquet. Sandalwood and musk run underneath, giving the scent a woody, powdery base.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and votes for daily wear, leisure, night out and business are spread almost evenly. It reads mostly feminine. Chloé SeeByChloé and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.