Versatile is a brand that reminds you that perfume can still have a sense of humour without turning into a novelty. I first noticed the brand because of a throwaway comment on a Czech pop-culture podcast called Poprask. The hosts were talking about La Foncedalle, another of Versatile's perfumes, the one that leans into weed, beer, and roasted chicken. That oddball food-forward attitude pulled me in, I ordered the discovery set… and Rital Date was the one I ended up buying in full size.
On skin, it’s exactly what I was hoping for. It smells like basil pesto with a squeeze of bright lemon and a smooth, glossy olive oil kind of feel. The opening is zesty and sharp rather than sweet, and the herbal pesto vibe settles in, becoming surprisingly wearable. A big part of the charm is that it’s meant to stay close. This isn’t a room-filler; it’s intimate and skin-focused, the kind of scent someone notices only when they’re actually near you.
I like the simple design of the bottles and their compact size - I usually travel with one of my Versatile bottles (I currently have four). If you’re tired of syrupy and sugary gourmands and want something classy, unconventional, and oddly elegant, Rital Date is a standout.
