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Perfume Power! - VERSACE 'Vanitas'


I received this perfume as a 4.5ml sample in the Glossybox March 2012 Harrods Edition box.

The bottle is the exact same as the full sized bottle but in miniature form, but the bigger sizes have a spritz and the sample can be tipped onto the skin to release the scent. The bottle shape is a sort of cuboid with one curved edge and it is a very classic design and the cap is gold in colour with the VERSACE name inscribed on it with a leaf patterned border. The liquid colour is a tinted with a yellow/gold, barely noticeable but it makes a big difference in the way the perfume/bottle looks as a whole.
The fragrance notes are:-

Top Notes: Lime
Middle Notes: Freesia & Tiare Flower
Base Notes: Virginia Cedar Wood & Tonka Bean

This perfume is a mostly floral scent with a soft fruity lime twist. It smells really clean, fresh and feminine and is a perfect match if you are after a spring scent. It lasts quite a while on the skin and the more you spray the stronger the scent is, so it can be doubled up as a night time scent. It also comes across as a classic type of scent, yet it would appeal to all ages because it doesn’t smell like the typical classic powdery grandma scent.

If you happen to come across this scent in stores, I definitely recommend that you test it. It is unlike any other perfume I own and I am really tempted to purchase it in one of the bigger sizes.

VERSACE VANITAS 30ML EAU DE PARFUM
Price - £48        Rating - 5/5
Recommend - Yes       Re-Purchase - Yes
Available at - Debenhams, Nordstrom

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