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    Bal à Versailles vs. Ciara

    Very similar
    Ciara by Revlon bottle

    Ciara

    Revlon
    Parfum1973
    New comparison

    Is Bal à Versailles better than Ciara?

    Bal à Versailles rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    BergamotLeatherLemonYlang-YlangVanillaMuskJasmineNeroliCedarwood
    amberpowderywoodybalsamicvanillasweet

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Bal à Versailles and Ciara?

    Key facts: Bal à Versailles vs. Ciara
    Bal à VersaillesCiara
    ConcentrationParfumParfum
    Launched19621973
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean DesprezHarry Cutler
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Bal à Versailles and Ciara smell?

    Bal à Versailles

    Amber
    Powdery
    Woody
    Animalic
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy

    Ciara

    Amber
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Leather

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Bal à Versailles and Ciara share?

    Top
    BergamotLemonCinnamonMandarin OrangeRoseOrange BlossomJasmineNeroliRose.RosemaryCassia
    NeroliBergamotLemonRaspberry
    Heart
    LeatherYlang-YlangSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliLilacVetiverLily of the Valley
    JasmineIrisRosewoodYlang-YlangPalmarosa
    Base
    CivetTolu BalsamAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskCedarCedarwoodResinous Notes
    FrankincenseOpoponaxCedarwoodLeatherMuskVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Bal à Versailles or Ciara?

    Community verdict: Bal à Versailles vs. Ciara
    Bal à VersaillesCiara
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Bal à Versailles and Ciara?

    The civet is not subtle. Neither is the leather, the resin, or the fact that this was made in 1962 by someone who didn't ask permission. If the warm, golden, multilayered character calls to you.Bal à Versailles
    Ciara's combination of warm amber, incense, and vanilla creates a scent with real presence. Strong projection and lasting power give it a vintage character that stands apart from most modern releases.Ciara

    The hunt

    Where to buy Bal à Versailles and Ciara

    Best price by size: Bal à Versailles vs. Ciara
    Bal à VersaillesCiara
    1.7 oz$55.59ecosmetics—
    2.3 oz—$8.95fragranceshop

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    About Bal à Versailles vs. Ciara.