The smell in short
It smells mostly white floral and floral. Lime at the top, tiare flower and freesia in the middle and Virginia cedar and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Vanitas Versace notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Gianni Versace Vanitas Versace EDP
Vanitas Versace EDP is made by Gianni Versace. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €2. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu.
How long Vanitas Versace stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Lancôme Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Virginia cedar and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Lancôme Variety spread further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Vanitas Versace through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall.
Vanitas Versace dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (2 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (2 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (2 shared notes) and Tesori d'Oriente Karma unisex (2 shared notes).
Quick answers
Who would like Vanitas Versace?
People who enjoy white floral and floral smells.
Can men wear Vanitas Versace?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.