First encounter:I discovered the scent the same time I found Paco Rabanne – Invictus, which was back in December 2013 when I was waiting for my flight to Seoul. Seehereto read my entry on Paco Rabanne – Invictus. I was very intrigued when I picked up the bottle. With its vibrant hues of turquoise and ever recognizable Medusa head, I started to take a few whiffs, and I found the scent to be fresh and very sensual. I knew I need to have this in my arsenal sooner or later, which I did a few months back.
Inspiration:The house of Versace has always been drawn to the tales of Greek mythology, and this fragrance is no exception. Donatella Versace wanted a scent for men that evokes love, passion, and strong desire. Referencing to Aphrodite’s son Eros, the Greek god of love – its Roman counterpart is Cupid – the God is a master in making people to be infatuated with his bow and arrow. “For me, the fragrance is very iconic, it’s really the DNA of Versace,” added the Italian fashion designer. “We have the Greek motif that makes you think of ancient Greece and antiquity, mythology, and the color turquoise represents the Mediterranean. It’s very Versace!” She continued to explain that this fragrance is a man who is his own master, someone who is a hero and defends their ideas and goals. She turned to the talented perfumer, Aurélien Guichard of Givaudan, to concoct the scent.
