Argos Birth of Venus EDP

Description

Argos Birth of Venus is a radiant fruity-floral gourmand — juicy peach and raspberry laced with a whisper of chocolate, wrapped around a jasmine-and-rose heart and a soft, creamy woods base.

Composed by Christian Petrovich — founder-perfumer of the Los Angeles niche house Argos, the same nose behind the cult Triumph of Bacchus — and launched in 2024, Birth of Venus takes its cue from Botticelli's masterpiece: feminine, sensual, and unabashedly pretty. Reviewers describe it as a flirty, compliment-drawing fruity floral, though performance can vary with skin chemistry.

Scent Character

• Floral — 39%
• Woody — 23%
• Fresh — 22%
• Sweet — 11%

Translation: a bright peach-and-citrus opening blooms into a jammy raspberry-chocolate floral heart, then settles onto soft cashmere woods, sandalwood and amber — fruity and feminine rather than heavy or dark.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Grapefruit, Peach, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lavender

Heart: Raspberry, Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Chocolate, Narcissus, Violet, Iris

Base: Mysore Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Cedarwood, Amber, Labdanum, Vetiver

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate — most wearers report roughly 6–8 hours, though it can settle into a soft skin-scent faster on some skin chemistries.
• Sillage: Moderate — a pretty, close aura in the opening hours rather than a room-filler.
• Projection: Noticeable up front, easing to an intimate trail. If you love the scent but want more presence, layer it on clothing.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Spring and Fall — the fruity-floral profile shines in mild weather.
• Occasions: Evening and Leisure — date nights, dinners, and casual daytime wear.
• Gender: Marketed as unisex; it wears distinctly feminine.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Christian Petrovich
House: Argos (Los Angeles, USA — founded 2014)
Launch year: 2024

Try Before You Commit

Birth of Venus can shift with skin chemistry, so it rewards a test spray before you commit to a full bottle. Authentic Venba decants:

• 1mL Sample — $9.99
• 5mL Sample — $44.99
• 10mL Sample — $67.99

Every decant is hand-poured from a genuine bottle — the exact same juice as the full retail flacon.

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FAQ

What does Birth of Venus smell like?
A juicy fruity floral: peach, grapefruit and raspberry over a jasmine-rose heart touched with chocolate, drying down to creamy sandalwood, cashmere woods and amber.

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
Argos markets it as unisex, but it leans distinctly feminine — best suited to anyone who loves a sweet, flirty fruity floral.

How long does it last?
Plan on a moderate 6–8 hours; longevity varies with skin chemistry, and spraying on clothing extends it.

How is it different from Argos Triumph of Bacchus?
Same house, opposite mood: Triumph of Bacchus is a boozy, tobacco-vanilla warm scent, while Birth of Venus is a bright, feminine fruity-floral gourmand.