VE by Versace
Women 1989
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Description
VE by Versace is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1989, this olfactive composition features top notes of aldehydes, green notes, bitter orange blossom, bergamot, and Amalfi lemon. The heart reveals narcissus, rose, ylang-ylang, cyclamen, jasmine, lily root, and lily of the valley. The base settles on a bed of oakmoss, heliotrope, Virginia cedar, sandalwood, amber, and musk.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Season
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Time of day
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About VE
VE by Versace is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1989, this olfactive composition features top notes of aldehydes, green notes, bitter orange blossom, bergamot, and Amalfi lemon. The heart reveals narcissus, rose, ylang-ylang, cyclamen, jasmine, lily root, and lily of the valley. The base settles on a bed of oakmoss, heliotrope, Virginia cedar, sandalwood, amber, and musk.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
20 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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A floral chypre that triumphed in the nineties, transporting you straight to elegance and luxury. It’s an exquisite fragrance, though sadly no longer produced due to the cost of its essences. I gifted it to a bride because it suited her style perfectly; romantic, chic, and I simply loved the scent. It lasts incredibly long and leaves a lasting trail. It smells like high-end soap with well-blended floral notes: a penetrating narcissus paired with a rose that adds an oily touch. The woods are soft, while the oakmoss gives it character. It’s perfect for work or important daytime events. It doesn’t seduce, but it exudes sophistication for family dinners, business meetings, or galas where you want to stand out. A shame it’s gone down in history, but it brings back memories of that bride who wore it beautifully. By the way, the bottle is gorgeous, stylish, and heavy.
It opens with a strong narcissus and moss, accented by aldehydes that really mark the presence, and I also detect cyclamen. Then come the green notes, sweet lime with a touch of orange blossom, plus lily root, amber, cedar, and a dry, woody sandalwood. In my opinion, it’s a pure chypre. I’m glad I managed to grab this discontinued fragrance with the quality of the nineties. It’s fabulous, intense, retro, and elegant—made for a luxurious woman who spends without checking the bank account. Right after spraying, the first five minutes are very strong and sharp for the nose, but then it softens with the flowers. The projection and longevity are incredible. I recommend it for winter or cool days. Every time I wear it, I know no one else smells like me. Oops, it sells for a fortune on eBay.