Dupe review · The Dua Brand
The Grand Ball
The Xerjoff Gran Ballo profile, from The Dua Brand.
- Smells like
- Xerjoff Gran Ballo
- Price
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- Size
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- Per 100ml
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- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- The Dua Brand
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Worth a try. That is where The Grand Ball lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Gran Ballo.
The Dua Brand sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Gran Ballo's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Dua Brand publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: bergamot, aldehydes and peach up top, ylang-ylang, rose and tuberose in the middle, vanilla, musk and sandalwood underneath — the shape of Xerjoff Gran Ballo.
Top
- bergamot
- aldehydes
- peach
Heart
- ylang-ylang
- rose
- tuberose
Base
- vanilla
- musk
- sandalwood
Creamy ylang-ylang and tuberose swirling into a rich, glamorous bouquet.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
- 01 HK Perfumes Bella Ciao $89/100ml
- 02 Palermo Perfumes Gran Ballo $22.75
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The community
What people say about The Grand Ball
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What does The Dua Brand The Grand Ball smell like?
It is built to smell like Xerjoff Gran Ballo — bergamot, aldehydes and peach up top, ylang-ylang, rose and tuberose in the heart, vanilla, musk and sandalwood in the base.
Is The Dua Brand The Grand Ball a dupe of Xerjoff Gran Ballo?
Yes — The Dua Brand sells it as its version of Xerjoff Gran Ballo.
Where can I buy The Dua Brand The Grand Ball?
We do not have a shop link for it today. Every other twin of Xerjoff Gran Ballo is listed on its page.