Acquired

Vertus 2021 EDP

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Chaos

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Vertus Chaos is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Chaos opens with Sea Water and Lemon, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. Vertus's Chaos carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Chaos is wildly divisive, lauded as a 'beast mode' aquatic by some and reviled by others for its 'eggy' or 'fishy' marine notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy, this is a love-it-or-hate-it scent with zero middle ground.
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Fresh
  • Clean
Chaos Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Marine
80%
Aromatic
71%
Amber
70%
Mossy
70%
Citrus
69%

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its nuclear performance and strong marine accords make it unsuitable for most office settings, as it projects aggressively. Chaos works best in casual, outdoor environments or clubbing, where its 'beast mode' projection isn't overbearing. It's too extreme for formal events or intimate dates.

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About

An intense marine fragrance that starts with a sharp blast of sea water and zesty lemon. As it settles, a floral jasmine note emerges, intertwined with an earthy patchouli. The dry down is thick with woody notes, grounding oakmoss, and a salty, ambergris finish that lingers powerfully. It's a chaotic blend of sharp freshness and deep, oceanic warmth.