VERSUS (ed. 2010)

Description

Versus is a multi-faceted fragrance that is fairly difficult to pigeonhole. The result is floral, fruity and woodsy all at once, as well being green and dazzling, too. The listed top notes include kumquat and caimito (an often purple-fleshed exotic fruit also known as star apple or goldenleaf). The floral heart blends orange blossom and rose with the more exotic and honeyed note of stephanotis. The woodsy close combines patchouli leaf, ambrette seed and musks.

At a glance

Sensually purple

History

Versus is the Latin word for against or opposite. It’s also the name of Versace’s younger, more laid-back fashion line. The house had an earlier perfume named Versus, but they have updated it for 2010 with a scent that is totally unlike the original. ‘I wanted a perfume that could express the contrasts of a femininity that’s both bold and romantic. This intense fragrance is aimed at women who dare. Versus is pure energy’ Donatella Versace confides. According to the house, Versus expresses notions of punk-ness and harmony, force and femininity, mystery and freedom. The purple bottle reveals a floral fragrance that is at once fruity, green, exotic and woodsy. The deep pinkish-purple-toned commercial implies seduction, eroticism and addiction.

Range

The bottle, with its slightly rounded curves is lacquered in shades of purple. The packaging has a labyrinth-like printed pattern.

Bottle

The bottle, with its slightly rounded curves is lacquered in shades of purple. The packaging has a labyrinth-like printed pattern.