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Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic vintage miniature splash bottle of Gianni Versace for Women pure parfumthe iconic debut fragrance from the Versace fashion house originally launched in 1981.Batch Code & Dating Analysis:
The glass base bears a faint vintage alphanumeric batch code starting with 28 and ending in U (28_U). Following the early 1980s production archives under the Yves Saint Laurent / Charles of the Ritz manufacturing partnership, the leading digit \"2\" firmly confirms a 1982 production year. This is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a bottle from the definitive second year of the fragrance\'s existence.Bottle Design:
Designed by the renowned Alain de Mourgues, the crystal-cut flacon features 56 brilliant facets that piece together to form a geometric \"V\" shape in honor of the designer. It is topped with its iconic textured white frosted cap.Olfactory Profile (Original Un-reformulated Recipe):
As a true 1982 batch, this contains the original, rich Chypre Floral formulation, beloved for its deep oakmoss base which has since been heavily modified by modern IFRA regulations.
- Top: Aldehydes, Spices, Fruity Notes, Bergamot
- Heart: Carnation, Tuberose, Gardenia, Orris Root, Jasmine, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base: Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin, Amber, Incense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Condition:
Vintage, pre-owned condition. Please see the attached high-resolution photographs to closely examine the exact fluid fill level, glass clarity, and cap condition, as this item is being sold precisely as pictured without a box. Perfect for serious perfume historians, glass flacon collectors, and vintage fashion enthusiasts.