Versense by Versace
Women 2009
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Description
Versense by Versace is a woody musk floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2009, this composition features top notes of bergamot, citrus, green mandarin, fig, and pear. The heart reveals cardamom, lily of the valley, jasmine, and narcissus, while the base settles with Virginia cedar, musk, olive, and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
cardamom
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Base
Virginia cedar
Community
11,631 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 12%
- Neutral 6.1%
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Leading answer I own it
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Leading answer Like it
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Season
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Time of day
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About Versense
Versense by Versace is a woody musk floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2009, this composition features top notes of bergamot, citrus, green mandarin, fig, and pear. The heart reveals cardamom, lily of the valley, jasmine, and narcissus, while the base settles with Virginia cedar, musk, olive, and sandalwood.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices White flowers Flowers Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
4,264 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
4,431 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
2,797 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
2,313 votes
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Community reviews
40 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
It smells super green and unisex, but quite masculine. It’s bitter…
What a gem, such a lovely scent. For an EDT, it lasts forever on the skin, and on clothes it’s on another level. In the middle of a Chilean summer, it’s a lifesaver. Pure elegance and cleanliness, I’m definitely falling in love with it.
Green, citrusy, and elegant, perfect for hot days. It’s a sophisticated lime with sugar that reminds me of a delicious Caipirinha.
Nothing at all like Light Blue, thank God 😂. It’s a nice, powdery citrus and smells feminine. It doesn’t last at all, only two hours, and has no projection… it’s for personal enjoyment, to feel clean and fresh.
Very good, similar to Light Blue.
Tested out of curiosity to gift to my wife. At first sniff, I loved it. This isn’t women-exclusive at all; it’s unisex from here to China. I’m buying it for myself—it smells like vintage citrus, just how I like it.
Very refreshing and attractive to me. But please, stop saying it’s similar to Chance Eau Fraîche. I own both, and they are not the same.
I found it very pleasant; definitely worth giving another chance. Could easily be a summer favorite. The price puts me off a bit since I don’t consider it original.
Smells good, but… I totally disagree that it’s for women. In my opinion, it’s not just unisex; it smells like a man. Like a man fresh out of the shower.
It’s green, lemony, and you can smell the flower as it dries. Very wearable for me; it could be a blind buy choice—you won’t go wrong.
Finally got my hands on it, and it’s a delight: fresh, clean, and elegant. After 10 minutes on my skin, it smells more floral than citrus. Hey, I own the CK Beauty and it dries down identical to this—does anyone else experience that?
Total adoration. This is the most elegant citrus I’ve tried to date.
What a delight! I bought it blindly based on the great reviews and price, and I loved it. The citrus notes dominate; every time I smell myself, I think of a salty lemon. A man would wear this perfectly. I’ll definitely buy it again.
A well-rounded, clean, and beautiful fragrance, perfect for unisex wear. It’s not overpowering; it’s a true wardrobe staple.
Versence—I’ve been buying it for years. It’s so fresh, citrusy, and woody, very special. It’s elegant and lasts all day on me. Years ago I had the Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche, which only lasted two hours. Versence follows the same style but with better value and performance. It’s definitely in my top 5 fragrances; it’s a must-have.
Bergamot takes control, and by the end, it smells much more masculine than feminine. The florals aren’t noticeable, and it finishes as an almost cologne-like scent. Good for heat if you don’t mind something very citrusy that might tickle the nose.
My favorite fragrance: citrus, fresh, refined, and elegant. I love it! I don’t wear it year-round, but I’d happily use it if it weren’t so pricey, haha. It gives me a spicy lemon impression at first, then a delicious lemon—not sour or bitter. A glamorous lemon! I wish I could always have it.
Just bought it because I’m a citrus fan. I thought it would be like the D&G Light Blue (which I adore), but nope :(. The Versence opening didn’t work for me; it smelled like an unnatural lemon, like a kids’ cologne. A few minutes later, the florals emerged, leaving a slightly subtle citrus finish. It ends as an elegant wood, lightly sweet, more masculine than feminine. The longevity is decent (about 6 hours), but that’s it. I found it overpriced for what it offers and gifted it to my brother.
Total disappointment. I tried it, liked it, and made the investment (in Argentina, you invest in perfumes, haha), but ultimately couldn’t use it. After a few hours, with sweat and pH… it left an aftershave foam scent on my skin, which turned me off. I felt uncomfortable.
A citrus that isn’t piercing or artificial; in fact, it’s very refined and classy. On my skin, it’s a woody citrus, very unisex. It lasts quite a bit considering it’s an EDT, very versatile, and an underrated gem.
Finally got this adorable fragrance for my collection. I agree with the forum fans: it’s a Versace gem, even though the brand has disappointed me lately. This Versace is pure glamour and that clean freshness I always seek for daily wear. I see it as feminine-unisex, following the current Bond No. 9 trend, though I still have my doubts about those labels. I’ll discuss my declared olfactory preferences later. For now, it’s a brilliant buy for lovers of fresh and herbal scents.
It’s a citrus scent with character that reminds me a bit of Mugler Cologne, but finer. Ideal for summer, but you need to reapply; it lasts about 3 hours on me, which is honestly not much. I’m not sure if it’s due to price hikes, but this 30 ml bottle cost me 60 euros. If that’s the case, don’t buy it: too expensive for a cologne, no matter how fine or Versace it is. Perfumeries are overpriced; I found it in the second store at the price of two different chains. I repeat: it was the 30 ml size, which usually runs 35-45 euros at designer perfumeries. I’ll buy it again if I find a better price, but not at that cost, given its low performance on my skin.
A masterpiece, my favorite of all my favorites. It’s an elegant citrus with personality. With that soft talc-like base, it’s a perfect blend. Superior in scent, sillage, performance, and longevity compared to Chance Eau Fraiche. As someone said below: a work of art.
I’ve found my perfect summer citrus. Versense is ideal for heading to work in the heat. It’s citrusy, but the opening isn’t as sharp as Light Blue; it’s a bit sweeter and just as sparkling. Then the florals emerge; that blend of lily of the valley and jasmine gives it a refreshing, clean, and elegant touch alongside its woody notes. The base has a very subtle aromatic/talc-like note that makes it unique and reinforces its sobriety. Its sillage is magical, very airy and fluctuating—the accords come and go. I thought that sensation was beautiful. It’s an EDT, so I keep a decant to refresh myself midday.
It’s a work of art!
I really liked it. The best part is that, being one of the good old colognes, its scent feels very current. Ideal for summer.
I love its citrus opening; it smells like an expensive, rich soap to me, I wish it stayed like that all the time. Later, I felt those white florals—note that I’m not usually a fan of florals, but this smells very rich and soft. I feel the wood balances everything perfectly. Honestly, I don’t know much about perfumes, but I fell in love at first sniff. After reading reviews, I realized most people who use it are older, and I started feeling doubtful, especially because in that white floral phase I felt a bit ‘old-lady-ish’. But I see they say it’s very versatile in age, and I think I won’t put it aside. I love that soapy scent; I wish I saw more girls in their 20s wearing it. As for longevity, it lasted about 8 hours on me; afterwards, it was just skin scent.
It’s exactly what I was looking for for summer! A fresh, citrusy perfume with presence and depth. On my skin, the opening is lemon and more lemon. I imagine it’s the citrus combination. Normally lemon turns me off; it reminds me of mosquito repellent, but here it’s wonderful—a natural, almost edible lemon. After a while, the florals appear very briefly, leaving a spicy note, maybe cardamomo? Finally, the dry down, which I find gorgeous. The woody notes usually bother me, but here they’re perfect: dry, not too strong, and combined with a creamy musk. It’s not invasive; it stays close to the skin but you notice pleasant bursts from time to time. The dry down lasts forever; I can still smell it the next day. I think it’s totally unisex. I’m in love!
I only bought it because they say it’s discontinued, the price seemed good, and I wanted to compare it with my beloved Chance Eau Fraiche. Honestly, I didn’t like it at all. I see Versense as masculine, while Chance EF feels feminine. In Versense, there’s a very masculine green note that bothers me and seems bitter, whereas Chance EF smells like sweet lemonade. To me, they’re no more alike than the liquid color; they’re scents heading in different directions.
Very refreshing fragrance ideal for spring and summer. It’s a woody citrus that smells frankly good. I see it as totally unisex and perfect for a morning energy boost. Edit: it’s not lasting me even three hours; when it runs out, I won’t repurchase, what a pity.