Bal à Versailles - Le Parfum du Jour by Jean Desprez, launched in 1971, was a fresh, airy interpretation of the classic Bal à Versailles. While it retained the elegance and opulence of the original fragrance, this version was crafted specifically for daytime wear, offering a lighter touch. Though less intense than its predecessor, it still showcased exceptional longevity—a testament to its high-quality formulation. Its concentration as a parfum de toilette (essentially what we now refer to as eau de parfum) struck the perfect balance between strength and subtlety, ensuring it lingered throughout the day.
The lighter composition of Le Parfum du Jour allowed for versatility, making it ideal for women seeking a scent that was both sophisticated and wearable during the day. It captured the same baroque sensibility that defined the original Bal à Versailles but in a way that was airy, fresh, and suitable for a variety of settings. Whether in a professional atmosphere or a more relaxed social setting, this fragrance radiated refinement and timeless grace, making it the ideal choice for the modern woman of the 1970s.
Despite its lighter, fresher composition, the fragrance did not sacrifice complexity or depth. Le Parfum du Jour still carried echoes of the luxurious sensuality of the original Bal à Versailles, drawing from the same rich palette of florals, resins, and spices but interpreted with a brighter, more luminous quality. This made it an appealing choice for women who desired a refined, long-lasting scent without the weight or intensity of a traditional evening fragrance.
