Versace Essence Ethereal

I find this to be an excellent fragrance, albeit poorly named and inappropriately bottled in the old flacon from V'E (an homage here is ill-pointed; there are no similarities in scent). "Essence Ethereal" also is of a more artistic and restrained genre of scent than Versace normally issues, hence it challenges what the sniffing public expects from this house. If this was released under an apothecary line, in a plain bottle, and named "Memories of a Solstice", or somesuch summery reference, it would be a hit. I think the "ethereal" refers to the ghostly and sometimes intangible effect that cool Iris has on a perfume. In this case, however, it is amicably warmed by the Peach, in a tasteful way. The Violet lends a modest powder, and the Wisteria a piquant sweetness. The Musk is pale and transient. A lovely perfume for early summer.

My friend gave it to me long time ago. I was using it as my "mean" perfume when I did not like situation at work and tried to offend others. It is very powdery and smells like someone with tons of cosmetics on. Strangely enough I used it all :-) but not dreaming to repurchase. EDIT: I actually miss it now and thinking about repurchase. I remember it as almost niche sounding: very unusual, old actress boudoir in girlish pink colours: all best things are in the past, dusted and tired. No regrets though.

Oh what a good, nice and mature scent, love this perfume. It is fresh, sweet but not too sweet and realy" Etheral"to me. It surrounds you for a long time. In some way it reminds me a little to my" oblique play "from givenchy, also great. It's my new love. Stayingpower is very good.

Received a sample of this with the purchase. I enjoyed this very pleasant powdery scent with a modern twist. It is long lasting. Added to my wish list.

20. march 2016 I cant say anything good about this scent (not a hateful review however), because it is to me a very depressing and mourning fragrance. I think in general i dislike a very outstanding iris note so that has to be my problem with this fragrance: it has very pronounced iris note also mixed with violets which makes it even more depressing to me. I can ́t see much of developement in here, it is soft and calm, but too calm for me, that ́s why i call it a scent of mourning. Few scent give me negative associations (beside those ones that i really hate) but this one will still probably haunt me years after with an after memory of a depression, that it gave me association of. It didn ́t turn powdery on my skin however and i wouldnt call it "old lady" in any way, it was just something i didnt like or wouldnt wear in any occasion. I had to get rid of it and i do not regret any moment. hopefully someone will make a better use for it and like it better than i do. Please do not remove this comment, since others might find it useful. Not every review should be positive, so people like me wanted to make a blind buy might find it very informative. Thanks.