Fragrances inspired by Versense Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Versencia Essence is nearly identical to Versense, but with a slight edge in performance for a similar price.
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds fruity notes
Choose Versencia Essence when
You want a long-lasting scent.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Citrus
The main difference
Adds green notes and lily of the valley, drops bergamot and cardamom
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and cyclamen, drops cardamom and citrus
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and chamomile, drops citrus and fig
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds gardenia and magnolia, drops cardamom and citrus
What they share
Shares 6 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambergris and coriander, drops cardamom and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds cypress and freesia, drops bergamot and cardamom
What they share
Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds frankincense and lemon, drops bergamot and cedar
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.