
Versace
Versace Vanitas Eau de Parfum
A luminous floral fragrance for women, opening with lime, built on a tiare flower and freesia heart, and finished with cedar and tonka bean. Discontinued and increasingly rare.
Versace Vanitas Eau de Parfum is a luminous, white floral fragrance for women, launched in 2011. It pairs a bright citrus opening with a soft, woody-sweet base, and has since become a discontinued fragrance that's increasingly hard to find.
What does Vanitas smell like?
The fragrance opens with a sharp, zesty lime note that quickly gives way to a soft floral heart of tiare flower and freesia. This white floral accord gives Vanitas a clean, sunny character. It finishes on a gentle base of Virginia cedar and tonka bean, adding a subtle woody sweetness that keeps the fragrance from feeling too light.
- Top notes: Lime
- Heart notes: Tiare flower, freesia
- Base notes: Virginia cedar, tonka bean
Performance and when to wear it
Vanitas is typically moderate on skin, in keeping with its light, white floral character. It's best suited to spring and summer wear, or anywhere you want a clean, understated floral rather than something heavy.
Who is it for?
This fragrance suits women who enjoy light, citrus-tinged white florals. As it's discontinued and increasingly rare, it will mainly appeal to collectors or existing fans searching for remaining stock.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vanitas long-lasting?+
It's typically moderate on skin, reflecting its light, white floral character rather than a heavy oriental structure. It works well as a daytime fragrance.
Is Vanitas for men or women?+
Vanitas is a women's fragrance, built around a clean lime and white floral profile with a soft cedar and tonka base.
Which size should I buy?+
This fragrance was sold in a 100ml bottle. As it's discontinued, available stock may be limited, so this could be the only size you find.
At a glance
Vanitas by Versace — Floral – Floral. Launched 2011. Created by Dora Baghriche. Price in South Africa: R8600. Best for: power meeting, garden party, spring, summer.
- Scent profile
- Floral – Floral
- Launched
- 2011
- Perfumer
- Dora Baghriche
- Price in South Africa
- R8600
- Gender
- Feminine
- Best for
- Power Meeting, Garden Party, Spring, Summer
Main Accords
Fragrance Pyramid
How this scent unfolds on your skin
Community Opinions
Wear It When
Power Meeting
“Quiet confidence in a bottle. Let the work speak — the fragrance just underlines it.”
Garden Party
“Blooming hedgerows, pastel dresses, and sunlight warming bare shoulders.”
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This Scent Is For
Graceful by day, captivating by evening.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🌸 Spring (85%)
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Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
How to Layer Vanitas
Combine Vanitas with these partners to create something new. Spray the heavier scent first, let it settle, then add the accent on top. These are note-based suggestions — a great starting point to experiment with.
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Fragrance World Amber & NeroliHow: 2 sprays Versace Vanitas on the chest, 1 spray Fragrance World Amber & Neroli on top once dry
Result: amber and neroli give this light floral more warmth and longevity, since Vanitas alone is a soft skin-scent
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Lattafa Brioche VanilleHow: 1 spray Versace Vanitas on the wrist, 1 spray Lattafa Brioche Vanille on the chest
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