Fragrances inspired by Versace Essence Exciting Eau de Parfum
The original
Versace Essence Exciting
Versace
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Versace Essence Exciting
- Versencia Essence
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share citrus, jasmine, and lily, Versencia Essence is a clear winner if you want a bright, crowd-pleasing experience.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds freesia and grapefruit, drops bergamot and cardamom
Choose Versencia Essence when
You want a fresh, easy-to-wear citrus floral.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Lily, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops freesia and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Musk, Green Notes
The main difference
Adds apple and citrus, drops freesia and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Freesia, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops grapefruit and lily
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and geranium, drops freesia and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Peach, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cashmeran, drops freesia and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds freesia and green notes, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Cedar, Jasmine, Musk
The main difference
Adds anise and apple, drops freesia and grapefruit
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Versace. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.