Versace Crystal Absolu has the same fruity and floral notes as the original perfume, but it is much more intense and much more long-lasting.
The world of designer fragrances can be difficult to navigate for experts and novices alike.
And since designer fragrances usually require a larger-than-average budget to purchase, it is important to understand what you are getting yourself into well in advance if you are considering making such a big purchase.
All about the Versace Bright Crystal Absolu fragrance
The original Bright Crystal Absolu fragrance (from the nose of Alberto Morillas) was launched all the way back in 2006.
And while this fragrance, along with many others in Versace’s Crystal line, quickly became a fan-favorite among shoppers who were looking for a fresh new floral scent, its new-and-improved flanker has accomplished just about everything that it set out to do.
The bolder, stronger, and longer-lasting Versace Bright Crystal Absolu fragrance (also developed by Alberto Morillas) promises to be an even-fresher blend of floral and fruity notes.
This more intense 2013 version of this perfume also features an even deeper musky base to balance out its sharper yuzu and raspberry notes.
Like its predecessor, Bright Crystal Absolu leads with its citrusy floral quality, but since it also has some watery, icy qualities, the fragrance does not lean sweet or sultry. This is partly what has made it such a popular no-fuss summer must-try.
A more detailed look at Versace’s Bright Crystal Absolu
It is always tricky to explain exactly what a fragrance smells like since fragrances tend to smell differently on every individual who tries them on.
But looking at Versace Bright Crystal Absolu’s main fragrance notes will certainly help you understand how exactly this perfume captures that true feminine and aquatic quality, without becoming overly or sickly sweet.
These fragrance notes include:
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How the Absolu flanker compares to the original
Where the original Versace Bright Crystal perfume is a classic Eau De Toilette formulation (which likely has a fragrance oil concentration of around 5 to 15%), the Absolu version comes in an Eau De Parfum, with a much higher concentration of fragrance oil (likely between 10 and 20%).
This means that the Absolu version will be much more noticeable on the skin, and is likely to wear much longer than the original (up to 8 hours).
As far as reformulations go, Bright Crystal Absolu is pretty much as close to the original as you can get.
In fact, if you do not have these two fragrances right next to each other to compare them – you are not likely to notice the subtle differences, like the Absolu version’s added raspberry note, or the original version’s icier finish, at all.
Versace Bright Crystal Absolu’s price
Bright Crystal Absolu is currently available on Amazon for around $15.88 (for 0.17 fl. oz.), $42.08 (for 1.7 fl. oz.) or $63.12 (for 3 fl. oz.). This works out to between $93 and $21 per fluid ounce.
Since the Bright Crystal Absolu perfume has a higher concentration of fragrance oils than the original version of the fragrance, it is also usually slightly more expensive.
For comparison, the original version of the fragrance is currently available on Amazon for about $56.00 (for the 3 fl. oz. bottle).
And though it is not usually advisable to purchase both of these fragrances, because they are so similar to each other, it is worth considering whether you want to prioritize your budget or the impact of the fragrance when making your final purchase.
Other fragrances that are similar to Versace Bright Crystal Absolu
Often, the best way to know what a new hit fragrance will smell like before you can actually spritz it yourself, is to compare it to other, well-known fragrances with the same kind of top, middle and base notes.
In the case of Versace’s Bright Crystal Absolu, you may really like the smell of this perfume if you have tried and liked perfumes such as:
- Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell, which shares the same floral quality and features some woody base notes.
- Dior’s Addict Eau Fraiche (2014), which shares the same freshness, with notes of grapefruit, freesia and white musk.
- Dior’s Addict 2, which also has notes of lotus, pomegranate and wood, but is more citrusy than fresh.
- Guess for Women by Guess, which shares Bright Crystal Absolu’s peony, berry, magnolia, amber and musk notes and the same fruity floral quality.
- Gucci’s Envy Me, which also contains peony and pomegranate as some of its most prominent notes.