Bal a Versailles vs Shocking
People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Shocking is sweeter, and Shocking projects more strongly.
- Jean Desprez · 1962Bal a Versailles
- Schiaparelli · 1937Shocking
How alike are they?
People are split
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on many votesWhere they differ
- Shocking is sweeter.
- Shocking projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 70% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 75% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 70% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on a few votes
What they're made of
Bal a Versailles
Main accords
- Amber
- Animalic
- Musky
- Powdery
- Woody
- Balsamic
Top notes
Heart notes
- leather
- lilac
- lily-of-the-valley
- orris root
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- ylang-ylang
Shocking
Main accords
- Animalic
- Musky
- Powdery
- Amber
- Floral
- Honey
Top notes
- aldehydes
- bergamot
- tarragon
Heart notes
- jasmine
- narcissus
- rose
- white honey
- ylang-ylang
Base notes
- amber
- civetta
- clove
- musk
- patchouli
- sandalwood
Which one is for you?
Pick Bal a Versailles if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that projects more softly
Pick Shocking if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that projects more strongly