I was rummaging through this super old, dusty little shop the other day – you know, the kind that smells faintly of mothballs and forgotten dreams? – and BAM, there it was. Versace Versus. By Gianni Versace, no less! Apparently from 1998? I mean, talk about a throwback! I snagged it SO fast.
Now, listen, I’m no perfume expert or anything, but this Versus stuff? It’s floral-fruity, apparently. According to, you know, the internet. And whoever Jean-Pierre Bethouart is, he knew what he was DOING. It just… smells good. Like, really good. Fresh, but not in a cleaning-product way. And sweet, but not like you’re gonna attract a swarm of bees. It’s… sophisticated, kinda?
And that’s the thing! Why, oh WHY, would they discontinue something so awesome? Seriously, brands pull this crap all the time. It’s like they’re trying to torture us perfume lovers! I saw someone online (Gilda2002, bless her heart) saying “Bring it back to market!!!” and I’m totally with her! Like, Versace, are you even listening? We WANT this stuff!
It’s not just Versus either. I’m pretty sure Versace has a graveyard of discontinued fragrances. I mean, you can find stuff on eBay, sure. And sometimes you get lucky and find a random stash in some forgotten corner of the world, but seriously, it’s like a treasure hunt. A stressful, expensive treasure hunt where you’re constantly worried about buying a fake.
Honestly, I think Versace should do a “Vintage Collection” or something. Bring back all the old bangers! I’d buy ‘em all. Well, maybe not *all* of them. But definitely the good ones. Like, you know, Versus.
