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Versace Versense - Fragrance Review

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Versace’s new fragrance Versense is inspired by nature’s elements, promising balance of the senses and revitalization of energy. Dubbed as “a promise for the senses”, this fragrance for women marries the freshness of Mediterranean notes and contemporary bouquet to bring out the fusion of sensuality and glamour that marks the Versace woman of today.

Fresh yet intoxicating, Versense opens up with fresh notes of bergamot and mandarin orange then develops into a stunning balance of floral notes featuring jasmine, sea daffodil and cardamom. The dry down combines the warmth emanated by cedar wood, sandal wood, olive tree and musk. The juice is housed in a transparent bottle embossed with Versace’s signature insignia and the juice comes in a luminous color of light green.

At first sniff, Versense is redolent of green floral notes. Light and airy notes arising from bergamot and orange notes decorate the top. The floral notes in the middle are somewhat neutered and barely there. The musk notes counter the green-ness of the fragrance and the dry down evokes a feeling of sophistication and quiet elegance that perfectly fits the days of summer.

The sheer character of Versense is similar to that of Versace’s Bright Crystal. Although these two are not in any way similar in olfactive experience – Bright Crystal is in the sweet-soft-floral category whereas Versense permeates more of the green accords and the floral notes are hushed. Both fragrances are considered light and the sillage is very feminine. It is long lasting despite being in the EDT formulation.

Versense is available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml EDT and the collection also includes a full line of body products such as body lotion (for layering) and shower gel.

Learn more about Versace’s new fragrance Versace Versense and other Versace perfume and cologne at discount perfume online retailer, scentiments.com.

YSL’s Best-Selling Perfumes for Men

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The Yves Saint Laurent fragrances for men have one characteristic that never fails to surprise critics and customers alike. All fragrances embody manhood. It’s bold, virile, rich and addictive. YSL is masculine when it needs to be masculine and feminine when it needs to be feminine. There is no confusion on the image it wants to project. It’s not an either/or fragrance because it is hardly androgynous.

As a man, you wouldn’t want to be caught dead wearing a borderline femme and pour home scent. On lighter and laid back days, aquatic and cooler fragrances are preferred and for evening affairs or special occasions that demand for a more richer and exuberant  scent, heavy musk and chypre types are more suitable.

Each YSL fragrance conveys a different sense of masculinity. He can be playful and roguish one moment then becomes serious and aggressive so much so when the situation calls for it.

Kouros
Kouros is a fragrance of strength. It’s strong, pungent and screaming masculinity: powerful and intense, the perfect chypre. There is no middle ground in this fragrance. Either you love it or hate it. Certainly, this perfume is not for boys.

L’Homme Yves Saint Laurent
L’Homme YSL is a woody-floral fragrance. Its elegant freshness is brought about by the middle floral-spicy notes that feature violet, basil and white pepper. Compelling and charming, L’Homme YSL is a wonderful daily scent. Hip and modern and very easy to wear.

Opium Pour Homme
An oriental gourmet of spice and woods, that is what Opium Pour Homme is in a nutshell. YSL’s Opium anthology is warm blend of spice, vanilla and woods accords. The Pour Homme version was created in such a way that the deep aroma of the black currant and vanilla persists longer than the usual. It’s invigorating and dries down into a very sensual ambiance.

M7 YSL
M7 is raw virility in its purest form. It contains one of the most expensive ingredients - agarwood. Agarwood originates from Southeast Asia and is known for its aphrodisiac properties.  This fragrance is truly intense. Sillage is more than enough. It’s certainly a splendid choice for romantic evenings.

Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Rive Gauche is an impeccable barbershop-type aromatic fougere perfume. This classic fragrance is a well-balanced blend suitable for formal occasions. It’s a tad old-school at first but mellows out and develops into something slightly sweet. There is little fanfare and evokes no desire to be the center of attention.

Jazz
Vibrant and teeming with energy, Jazz is one fragrance that sets the stage for an aromatic woody harmony. It’s a fusion of floral and green accords. Basil and anise at the top followed by lavender, geranium and carnation; the base caps it off with nuances of leather, musk and incense.  Jazz is an all-season fragrance and perfect as a daily scent.

Some YSL fragrances comes in seasonal and limited edition versions. These are readily available in most department stores. But if you’re looking for the old releases, might as well check out discount perfume stores online because most often than not, they are always available in their inventory.