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Dior
Grand Bal
Grand Bal is a generous and sunny floral fragrance signed Dior. It opens on aldehydes and absinthe, reveals ylang-ylang, tuberose and jasmine at its heart and rests on a base of sandalwood and white musk.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Aldehydes · Absinthe
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Ylang-ylang · Tuberose · Jasmine
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Base Several hours
Sandalwood · White musk
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials in the heart, against 2 on top and 2 in the base: the heart carries the composition.
- Absinthe: a niche material, declared by only 9 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Floral, woody, musky and aromatic: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 3 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Grand Bal by Dior comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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