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Yellow Diamond Intense by Versace

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Today, I’m going to review another women’s perfume by Versace, Yellow Diamond Intense. I’ve had this sample for a while and have been giving it consideration today. Intense came out in 2014, as a flanker to the popular original. In this review, I will cover what’s in it, how it smells, performs, when it should be worn, and if it is worth a purchase or not.

What does Yellow Diamond Intense Smell Like?

Notes include: pear, citron, neroli, bergamot, freesia, orange blossom, jasmine, bezoin, musk, amber wood

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My Full Wear Review

OK, so I reviewed the original Yellow Diamond perfume on the site a few days back, but I also have a sample vial of the Intense version so I thought that I should review it next.

The notes are the same, so how different could the fragrance actually be? Was it just going to be a ‘stronger’ version of the original?

Upon smelling the opening for the first time, I knew that it wouldn’t be the same. Versace definitely reformulated the potency of each note, as well as making it more intense.

Yellow Diamond Intense starts out with a bold presentation of the citrus notes, while the floral notes take a much more subservient role than they did in the original. I have to say, that I enjoy the opening of the Intense version much more than the original.

After about 5-10 minutes the pear note began to take hold and the citrus quieted down somewhat. The second phase is a citrus/pear/white floral combination that is quite cheery and upbeat.

Later on there are some woodsy notes but I don’t feel that this version gets ‘green’ or too plant-like as the original does with its mostly floral/wood disposition. This is a very clean scent and almost has a soapy vibe to it at times.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Yellow Diamond Intense actually lives up to its name. It does deliver some intensity after the soft-spoken original fragrance. It projects quite well and never felt weak to me. I sprayed it on an old t-shirt days ago and it seems to still be going strong on the fabric.

Is it going to fill up a room? Probably not, unless you go big with the sprays. It’ll be noticed and create a nice scent bubble around you for the day.

Longevity is also better than the original. On my skin, it lasted right around 8 hours, and I only used one spray on my wrist. That’s a great sign.

Update: With some more testing, it seems that 8 hours is about what to expect. Maybe an extra hour or so, on occasion. I did get about nine and a half hours once.

Yellow Diamond Intense is of course a spring/summer scent. It really has a naturalistic feeling of fruit and flowers that takes your mind to walking through a grove or garden. It seems like a versatile fragrance, as well, it would be fine for the office or casual situations.

Not really a club scent, but possible for dating. I do find it to be sexier than the original, but still wouldn’t classify it as a ‘sexy’ or ‘seductive’ perfume. Mostly a good daily wear for the warmer months of the year.

Overall Impressions of Yellow Diamond Intense

Overall, do I recommend Intense? I liked the original, but I like this one better. It’s bolder and I think the composition is more refined. Add to the fact that it has a higher level of performance and it’s a winner.

I really like the bright and upbeat citrus notes here, particularly in the opening few minutes. The jasmine and orange blossom, do a great job at supporting the citrus fruit. I’m not a huge fan of pear as a fragrance note, but it does a nice job in this perfume.

I’m not totally blown away by Yellow Diamond Intense, but I find no real faults with it either. This Versace is quite solid all around. It’s a very good choice and if you happen to like the notes as shown, you could do a lot worse than picking up a bottle of this stuff.

Best Ladies Perfumes at Sephora: Top Smelling Fragrances

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Sephora has become a wildly popular retailer for makeup, fragrances, and other fashion accessories over the past decade. For one, it stocks some of the top fragrances from some of the world’s best luxury designers. It’s no coincidence that it’s parent company is the French LVMH, which is a powerhouse in luxury goods. For this list, I have selected 10 perfumes from the site and while is this by no means a complete list of the wonderful scents available at Sephora, it’s a really good place to start.

 

 

Bright Crystal by Versace- This long lasting scent from Versace adds a bit of musk to the fruity/floral notes which gives Bright Crystal a sensual and lovely aroma. My Review of Bright Crystal or List of Top Versace Perfumes

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La Vie Est Belle by Lancome– A gourmand type of fragrance mixing notes of praline, black currant, and other floral notes. Rich, complex, and good for the winter months. Top 7 Lancome Scents

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Miss Dior– A lush and sweet fragrance for ladies by Dior. A blend of fruits, florals, and sweets such as caramel. Quite sensual and distinct. Top Dior Scents

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Flowerbomb by Viktor and Rolf– Very beautiful and feminine scent which would serve well as a signature scent for any woman. Easily one of the best. Viktor and Rolf List

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Chloe– The classic scent from the Chloe line dating back to 1975. Clean, fresh, and evocative. Chloe is a warm and memorable fragrance who’s staying power extends through the day. Notes include: honeysuckle, jasmine, orange flowers. Best Chloe Perfumes

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Gucci Guilty– This scent from the Italian design house is sexy yet not overpowering and it’s use of pink pepper notes gives it a seductive spice. Also, has notes of peach and lilac which softens the scent and gives off a terrifically feminine vibe.

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Daisy by Marc Jacobs– Notes of wild strawberry, vanilla, violet, and jasmine among others. This is a fresh and long-lasting perfume with a lot of class. Top Marc Jacobs Perfumes  and Full Review of Daisy

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Romance by Ralph Lauren– Elegant and sultry floral perfume that will set off a romantic mood. Notes of rose, marigold, violet, ginger,  oakmoss, and musk. Great feminine fragrance. Best Smelling Ralph Lauren Perfumes List

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Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture– A fruity and floral scent with some candy inspired notes like vanilla and caramel. Viva La Juicy is clean, sophisticated, and sensual. Best Smelling Juicy Fragrances

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Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior– A rather pricey designer fragrance but Hypnotic Poison is a beautiful and sexy fragrance for women by Dior. There are two other Hypnotic Poison variations by Dior and each one stands out on its own.

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Versace Versus for Women Perfume Review

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When I received a shipment of cologne samples not too long ago, one of the vials that I ordered turned out to be a woman’s fragrance, Versace Versus. As such, rather than simply toss it our or give this sample away, I decided that I would wear it myself and post a review of this scent. Sure, I’m not the target demographic for this perfume but I still think I can adequately relate my experiences with it in this post.

 

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It seems that Versace reintroduced Versus again, after its initial run in the 1990s. I cannot seem to pin down exactly what notes are in this perfume, as I have seen multiple listings of ingredients. However, I do detect orange and other floral notes in its composition. Overall, I would classify this as a citrus/floral mix, which gives the perfume an overall brightness and a sharp quality to it.

Upon applying Versus, I first noticed that it hits pretty hard initially. The citrus notes have the most impact, right out of the gate, but it does settle down within an hour of use. Secondly, while I would characterize this scent as feminine, it isn’t ‘girly’ at all in my opinion. As a man, I feel like I can wear it and it wouldn’t feel completely out of place on me. It’s not totally unisex like something such as, CK One, but it does seem to skew the borders of unisex against the totally feminine.

I actually like this scent, as it has a nice and positive energy to it. I found that it turned more floral as time wore on but the citrus notes hung around and provided Versus with a clean heart. Also, I find that there is definitely a musk note in here as well, which adds some extra body to this perfume. Versus projects itself as a moderate fragrance after the initial application dies down a bit. I found that I got a good 6-8 hours of use out of it, on the days when I wore it as my primary fragrance.

Overall, I think that Versus is a very lovely perfume. It is both energetic and confident, which should bode well for use in casual situations. I think it smells wonderful but I wouldn’t say it’s a seductive perfume. As a man, I am definitely drawn to it, it is an alluring scent but not really sensual like some others would be. I’ve worn it on mild autumn days and found that it performed well but I think it would do better in slightly warmer weather…I don’t know about the depths of summer but definitely springtime. I give Versus a positive recommendation, though while it isn’t earth shattering, it’s a solid scent all around and may be worth checking out.