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Jean Desprez Versailles — perfume poster

Jean Desprez

Versailles

1962 · For women · Amber & Resinous

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Accord profile

amber16%powdery12%woody11%animalic10%musky10%balsamic9%warm spicy9%white floral8%vanilla8%sweet8%

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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Launched in 1962 by Jean Desprez, Versailles is an opulent Oriental that opens with a rich bouquet of rose and Bulgarian rose. Its heart unfolds into a complex blend of leather, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, orris root, patchouli, lilac, vetiver, and lily-of-the-valley, creating a tapestry of floral, woody, and earthy facets. The base is a deep, resinous affair with civet, resins, Tolu balsam, amber, benzoin, vanilla, musk, and cedar, leaving a lasting impression of warmth and sensuality.

This vintage composition is best suited for collectors who appreciate bold, animalic orientals with a powdery finish. The prominent amber and musky accords make it ideal for evening wear or special occasions, especially in cooler weather. Its intricate structure and historical significance make it a prized addition to any vintage perfume collection.

中文簡介

1962年由Jean Desprez推出的Versailles是一款經典東方調香水,前調以玫瑰和保加利亞玫瑰展開,濃郁而華麗。中調融合皮革、檀香、依蘭、鳶尾根、廣藿香、丁香、香根草和鈴蘭,交織出花香、木質與泥土的層次。基調則以麝貓香、樹脂、吐魯香脂、琥珀、安息香、香草、麝香和雪松收尾,散發溫暖而感性的餘韻。

這款香水適合喜愛濃郁動物性東方調的收藏家,其琥珀和粉質感尤為突出。適合晚間或特殊場合使用,尤其在涼爽天氣下更能展現其深度。其複雜的結構和歷史意義,使其成為 vintage 香水收藏中的珍品。

Reference data

HouseJean Desprez
NameVersailles
Launched1962
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
PerfumerJean Despre
Notes recorded19
Accords10

Market reference

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

Observed range$141 – $141 USD
Listings tracked1
MethodMedian of matched public listings; see methodology.

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