Red Jeans by Versace

I had this as a child, inherited from my mother. When I tried it in an airport, I discovered it doesn’t smell like little rose as I remembered. It opens with blackcurrant and settles into subtle peach and water lily. It’s light, feminine, and transports me back to the 90s, but perhaps not for a young girl today. Linear, lasting 7 hours. Functional for everyday wear: pleasant, but not particularly original.

It arrived late to my collection and I love it. Cheerful, fresh, and fruity/floral with a 90s stamp but very current. Opens with sweet peach, then shy rose and powdery violet (reminds me of Halloween). I detect the aquatic water lily, which I adore. Excellent longevity for an EDT. Shares that clean/sapony air of Tommy or CK One. Don’t buy it blindly if you hate powdery scents. Perfect for spring/summer: vintage yet modern and versatile.

I bought it out of curiosity and for the good price. Upon smelling it, I felt a strange déjà vu. To me, it’s a pleasant vintage floral-fruity scent, a rare blend of flowers and fruits that I enjoy. I detect peach, apricot, rose, violet, and vanilla. It feels very nineties, youthful, and unpretentious. Fresh, casual, sparkling, soft, and slightly talcum-powdered. It works as a wildcard for me, transporting me back to the 90s. I understand why many people hate it; does it smell good? It smells odd, different, uncommon, but I like it and can see myself wearing it daily for casual outings. The bottle is pretty and makes a nice ornament. No regrets.

On paper, it seems modern and innocent, but it carries the spirit of another decade. It smells like a rebellious older sister with blonde curls and a motorcycle, diving into 90s disco videos. It smells like a university student from Stranger Things on the outskirts of Madrid. It smells like an Alaska and Nacha Pop cassette tape, like straightening hair with the mother’s iron. Today, it feels neither youthful nor sexy, but it is interesting and has personality.

It’s a delight, super light and easy to wear, ideal for blind gifting if someone loves florals; smells super floral, as if you’d just walked through a natural florist. It lasts on the skin but is soft, with little sillage, so you can feel it yourself without bothering anyone.

I feel a bit confused by this perfume because the notes don’t seem to match what it really is. It wasn’t a blind buy; I tested it in-store and thought it smelled of sweet, delicious berries (the red bottle and initial fruity notes didn’t help me judge well). But I should have read reviews before purchasing, as it is definitely an incredibly clean, soapy, and powdery scent. If a Dove bar of soap were a perfume, this would be it from Versace. The packaging and tin are adorable; I think this line makes excellent gifts (especially given the price; I got mine for 360 MXN with a discount). Although I haven’t loved it, I use it when I’m not going out and want something soft and fresh. I feel it’s quite linear and very strong at first, with moderate projection and longevity; at home, with little movement and in the sun, it lasts about four hours, which doesn’t bother me. I wouldn’t buy it again, but I’d like to try the other Versace Jeans scents.

At first, I was indifferent; I picked it up for the promo and the beautiful-looking packaging, but now I don’t agree with my perfumer friends. If it’s a pretty perfume, it doesn’t fit my usual style (I’m more into sweet scents; the Versace Red Jeans isn’t). It’s the only floral in my collection, and yet I like it. When you want to feel fresh in the heat, I highly recommend it. It’s different from what I usually wear, but yes, I would definitely buy it again. It’s a step out of your comfort zone. Not at all for older ladies; I’m 24 and I love it! It has no age; it’s timeless. Although I admit I wouldn’t put it on a 14-year-old, I would on a girl from 19 onwards. You just need to have an open mind. It has moderate sillage; it’s not overwhelming. I picked it up again weeks later and enjoyed it a lot.

It reminds me of soap and talcum powder, very 90s. I love it! Ideal for spring or summer, perfect for the day. It leaves a super clean and neat feeling.

Undoubtedly, it’s very sweet and I see it as exclusive for women. It has good longevity and is super feminine. My mum has it. Given the price, it’s quite good, and as a man, I say it looks great on a woman.

Oh dear, what a disagreeable scent for me. It smells like cheap perfume roses from a remote village grandmother, as if it had been kept away for 20 years for special occasions. It’s piercing, shrill, and the worst part is that it lasts and projects. It gave me a migraine and upset my stomach. It smells of nothing but attacked roses. Nothing fruity. Definitely not for me.

I never thought much of it and didn’t own it, but now I do like it and have it. I know that sounds absurd, but to me, it smells like a fresh Tresor, leaning aquatic due to the strong water-lily note. Very Nineties, from when fruits became absolute stars. Peaches and ripe apricots in abundance, with flowers in a swirl. As an eau de toilette, it’s not too heavy, very wearable, and very feminine. Always complimented. Designed for young girls, but now I think it suits any age. The packaging is original and still catches the eye, even though it’ll be 30 next year—very commendable. I like that brands offer a wide price range, accessible for every budget. The pity is that they automatically classify the cheaper ones as inferior scents, which isn’t always the case, especially with this one. I’m sure more experienced and sophisticated noses will dismantle my arguments with two words. I’ll keep enjoying this Red Jeans, after all, that’s what it’s for.

What a delightful perfume. Honestly, I bought it out of nostalgia, as when I was little, my mother bought Baby Blue for me, Blue Jeans for my older brother, and Red Jeans for herself. I bought Blue Jeans recently and found it repulsive, so I decided to gift Red Jeans to my mother, mostly for the memory. I love it; it’s super simple: sweet rose, nothing more, ultra-feminine and very sexy, a wonder. Every time I see the pot, I can’t help but unscrew the cap and smell it; it seems irresistible. I don’t understand the usability of women’s perfumes; with the sweetness level so well-balanced, it feels like it should work both day and night; if I were auntie, I’d wear it during the day, as for the night I prefer others, but the sweet point makes it totally suitable for evening too. Performance in winter or summer I don’t know, but given the price, I can say it’s nice, cheap, and sexy.

Red Jeans has a lot going for it, but it doesn’t quite win me over. Price? Bargain. Bottle design? Looks like Baz Luhrmann designed it. Scent? Clean! Okay, all correct, we’re doing well, but… the trail is non-existent. On skin, it clings moderately, staying shyly close to the skin. The violet, a note I usually hate, is drowned out by a slap of fruit and toothpaste. The phases move faster than a tornado: moments of Cheap and Chic Moschino, a small veil of tobacco that dies quickly… and then, boom, the hit of locker-room smell, stifling shower after sports at school, some detangler product after the pool, and freshly spat-out mouthwash. All this at a speed I’d rather Alonso handle. Red Jeans is fast, nostalgic… and doesn’t convince me: stuck like a mummy in the 90s, Claire Danes, floral dresses, and half-peeled Nirvana posters. Nope.

It was a blind buy because it was on super sale. Based on the brand, I expected a more delicate and refined aroma, but instead, I find it super strident and synthetic. I’d sum it up as a super-sweet, overripe apricot about to go bad. I don’t find it refreshing; I find it cloying. Quite calmly, it could be a perfume for teenagers available in any pharmacy at a third of the price.

I tried this perfume and the truth is, the initial burst has nothing to do with the dry-down; the latter becomes an unbearable, stinging sweetness. It is absolutely not my style.