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Christian Dior Grand Bal — perfume poster

Christian Dior

Grand Bal

2012 · For women · Floral

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Accord profile

white floral25%yellow floral14%sweet13%citrus13%woody13%musky11%powdery11%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

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Grand Bal by Christian Dior, launched in 2012 and composed by François Demac, is a floral woody musk that opens with a luminous bouquet. The top notes list jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, musk, sandalwood, and bergamot—a rare instance where base materials appear in the opening, suggesting a seamless, integrated structure. This creates an immediate impression of white and yellow florals, with jasmine and orange blossom dominating, while ylang-ylang adds a creamy, slightly fruity nuance. Bergamot's citrus brightness cuts through the sweetness, and musk and sandalwood provide a soft, woody-musky foundation from the start.

As a discontinued release, Grand Bal is now sought after by collectors who appreciate Dior's 2010s floral compositions. The main accords—white floral at 100%, yellow floral at 58%, sweet and citrus at 53%, woody at 52%, and musky at 46%—paint a picture of a radiant, feminine scent that balances opulence with wearability. It suits those who enjoy rich, classic florals without excessive heaviness, ideal for evening events or cooler seasons. For collectors, it represents a piece of Dior's modern heritage, and its scarcity makes it a noteworthy addition to any fragrance library.

中文簡介

Grand Bal 係 Christian Dior 2012 年推出嘅女性香水,由 François Demac 調配,屬花香木質麝香調。前調包含茉莉、依蘭、橙花、麝香、檀香同佛手柑,呢個組合將基調原料放喺前調,營造出無縫融合嘅結構。主調以白花為主(100%),黃花佔58%,甜美同柑橘各53%,木質52%,麝香46%。香氣綻放明亮嘅白花同黃花,茉莉同橙花主導,依蘭添上 creamy 質感,佛手柑帶嚟清新柑橘,麝香同檀香則提供柔軟嘅木質麝香基底。

呢支香水已經停產,對收藏家嚟講有一定吸引力。氣質優雅、女性化,適合晚宴或涼爽季節使用,鍾意經典濃郁花香但唔想太厚重嘅人會啱。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
NameGrand Bal
Launched2012
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyFloral
PerfumerFrançois Demac
Notes recorded6
Accords7

Market reference

Indicative pricing observed on public listings. Not an offer to sell.

Observed range$492 – $492 USD
Listings tracked1
MethodMedian of matched public listings; see methodology.

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