The great Versace house has wanted to create a perfume that is meant to meet the needs of a confident and attractive man. Now that is some bold statement to make. Where does it leave the diffident ugly ducks?  Somehow I think that this is just pretentious nonsense that detracts from a great perfume from a great perfume house. Ordinary people should not be put off by the exclusivity. This is a perfume that anyone can dare to wear and there should be no shame or diffidence in that.

The Brand

Versace is all about looking good and giving a great impression. If you decide to wear the brand then you will be saying something about your tastes and general affluence. The brand has been effective in developing its place within the very top of the designer perfumes on the market at the moment and it must be commended for that. Lesser brands would have faded in the face of stiff competition.

The Fragrance

The perfume opens up with the customary bergamot that then moves into bitter orange leaves. The unique qualities are emphasized by the presence of neroli, and diamante. This gives a definite Italina feel to the whole thing. We then move on to citron, geranium and clary sage. A rather strange combination comes up when blue hyacinth meets cedar wood. The perfume is then developed by oud, mineral amber, musk and tonka bean. If you are not careful you might think that this is a dull perfume but you have to be patient because it will soon reveal its rather impressive fragrance pedigree.

The Packaging

I would not expect anything less than an exquisite packaging from Versace and I am not disappointed on this occasion. I particularly love the blue themed liquid within the clean white bottle. It somehow reminds me of the sea and cool things. This is a great job on the packaging.

General Customer Feedback

Customers were very complimentary about the perfume although a few felt that it first gave them the impression of being bland and predictable. I think this is a good thing because a good perfume should always surprise. What started off as ordinary can then become extra ordinary.

Popularity: 27% [?]

The master of high end fashion speaks with yet another masterpiece of ladies perfumes. This is a rather floral but very elegant perfume that is specifically targeted towards young inspirational types. A fashion statement that truly reflects the luxury of Versace, it is a perfume that is more than equal to its name.

The Brand

Versace is all about high end fashion and dressed to kill looks. The chavs have created a sort of dampener on it but it is still one of the more sophisticated fashion brands available. The perfume hacks back to the old days of the true elegant ladies of the forties and fifties yet it can appeal to the young generation with its promise of greatness.

The Fragrance

The top notes are said to contain pomegranate, yuzu and accord. This is a very fruity and soothing combination of scents. The middle notes are magnolia, lotus and peony which are neither here nor there. The base comes down with amber, musk and mahogany which are rather masculine smells. I suppose it is a good thing to balance out the femininity with a touch of macho hints. I only hope it doesn’t end in a muddle.

The Packaging

I am afraid I am not a fan of the packaging. The rose tints are nothing to write home about and the fussy top with its flowery embellishments is just irritating. However I am sure that if placed on side table, the brand will do the rest. Much as I do not particularly like the packaging, I believe that the perfume is such a success that all will be forgiven

General Customer Feedback

All the reviews that I read were written by women and they were universally complimentary about the great fragrance but also the staying power of the perfume. It is amazing that people who would go for such luxury end up talking about practicability. I did not get the feedback of the gentlemen but given the structure of the perfume, I am sure they would be more than complementary.

Popularity: 24% [?]