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With an abundance of options to choose from, finding the perfect fragrance can feel like a needle in an olfactory haystack. A way to help whittle down the search: Come up with a scent shopping strategy. Some scent-seekers will streamline their search by favorite notes, while others might look for perfumes that use natural ingredients. But, if you're looking for a rotation of trusted fragrances, you might want to stick with one brand. Enter Versace.
Though the Italian brand might be known its hypnotic prints and signature Medusa iconography, Versace's fragrances are adored by beauty insiders and enthusiasts alike. "Versace fragrances encapsulate bold, luxurious, and distinctive scents, " explains Sopreye Thompson, the nose behind a popular Instagram account called Scentss and Stuff. "[They're] housed in exquisitely crafted flacons, aligning seamlessly with the brand's audacious yet sophisticated fashion collections and signature style."
Shop the Best Versace Colognes
Since Versace offers a myriad of colognes and perfumes to choose from, there's virtually something to match every preference—you just need to know what you're searching for. "Look for common perfume notes you enjoy," Thompson says. "For example, if you love vanilla, seek fragrances with vanilla as a dominant note." Another thing to consider when shopping for the perfect Versace scent is the season and occasion. "Lighter scents are ideal for daytime and warmer weather," she says. "Deeper scents suit evenings and cooler weather."
To help, we culled the web for the best Versace colognes and perfumes worth adding to your cart. You're a few scrolls—and a spritz—away from a sensual scent.
Whether you're looking for a gift for a fragrance fanatic or find yourself liking too many scent types, it's tricky to nail down one perfume that's as multifaceted as the person who wears it. Well, that's until Versace Yellow Diamond Eau de Toilette entered the chat. There's a reason why this fragrance is a top-seller: It has a little bit of everything. A musky base of amber wood, palo santo, and musk? Hints of fruity pear sorbet and orange blossom? Finished with florals like freesia? Check, check, and check.
Customer Review:
"Thought this product was refreshing, light and long lasting."—Mary
Size | 1.7 oz. |
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FOR A FRESH SCENT
Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Fresh scents might be simple in concept, but they're by no means boring—just take a whiff of Versace's Pour Homme. Versatile notes of bergamot and neroli are juxtaposed with a bold bouquet of cedarwood, blue hyacinth, and better orange leaves. The result? A fragrance that's so fresh, so clean...with a twist.
Customer Review:
"This smells so sexy on my husband. It is perfect for his chemistry and I can smell the scent on him and his clothes the way you want your cologne [or] perfume to linger."—HB1122
Size | 6.7 oz./ 200 mL |
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FOR A FLORAL-MUSK MIX
Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Toilette
If muskier fragrances feel overwhelming, consider Crystal Noir. Gardenia, ginger, and amber are a delicious trio, creating a scent that's warm and spicy, yet still approachable. "Though released in 2004, Crystal Noir has a modern appeal," Thompson says. "It’s a dark, sultry and intoxicating scent in the best way possible. It leaves behind the most incredible scent trail and lasts for hours on the skin."
Customer Review:
"My go-to scent! I love this perfume… it’s so mysterious and sexy. Everyone will ask you what you’re wearing when you pass by."—Saharxo92
Size | 3 oz./90 mL |
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FOR A SEXY CITRUS
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
Admittedly, citrus-forward fragrances can sometimes feel a tad tart, yet Versace's Man Eau Fraiche will be a pleasant surprise. Make no mistake, white lemon is a key note of this cologne, so it will be fruity. However, rosewood and sycamore wood combine to bring some nuance to a scent type that can often feel one-note.
Customer Review:
"Good for the summer or warm days where you wanna smell fresh. Nice looking bottle too, not too strong or weak, a very nice subtle smell to please you."—Centenario
Size | 6.7 oz./200 mL |
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FOR BRIGHT FLORALS
Versace Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum
Bright, bold, and unapologetically floral-forward, Versace's Dylan Purple is great for those who want to have some fun with their fragrances. The magic lies in its convivial cocktail of freesia, orange bitters, and cedarwood. "It's like a burst of clean, fruity freshness that instantly transports me back to the early 2000s with it’s nostalgic allure," Thompson says. "Perfect for spring and summer, it's a fun and youthful scent."
Customer Review:
"Received as a sample and had to go buy more. Absolutely love it. It’s floral and fruity. Very unique scent I had to have. Need the full size next."—Kelsie1202
Size | 3.4 oz/ 100mL |
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There's a reason why santal is such an in-demand scent: Sandalwood somehow has the power to be warm, woodsy, and fresh at the same time. If you want to bring this workhorse note into your aroma arsenal, reach for Santal Boisé, which is laced with a hint of grassy cypriol.
Customer Review:
"I’s smells like a niche by the fireplace without all the some and sprinkle in some tonka imperial. Very long lasting and a little goes a long way. It garners a lot of complements and can’t hate the scent. Very much unisex and more masculine in my opinion."—AznBCool
Size | 100 mL |
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FOR A BLAST OF COOL SPICE
Versace Eros Flame
When you think about a spicy scent, you might envision a peppery mix that packs on the heat. However, Eros Flame by Versace explores the cooler side of the spice spectrum. A note of Italian lemon offers a welcomed cool blast to the pepperwood and vetiver. It's spicy and complex, yet it also has a refreshing edge.
Customer Review:
"I blind bought this thinking it wasn’t going to smell good, I was surprised when I smelled it. So if you're thinking about buying a fragrance definitely buy this one: Very fresh, [spicy] and [a] compliment-getter."—Alex12Fragrance
Though vanilla can be a polarizing note, Versace's Vanille Rouge finds a happy medium that captured Thompson's nose. "It masterfully blends rose and vanilla, creating a sophisticated fragrance suitable for any season, day or night," she says. "It garners so many compliments, making it a worthwhile investment." While Madagascar vanilla might be the star here, its backed by beautiful hints of powdery musk accord and rose.
Customer Review:
"A well-performing, but albeit not the most enduring or captivating rose scent. While a calm and dark leaning rose is forward throughout, and musk playing the supporting role, the notes of vanilla, and almond are more present after suggestion. "—DsgnMind
Size | 3.4 oz. |
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FOR AN EARTHY AROMA
Versace Dylan Blue
Ground your fragrance rotation with the help of Versace's Dylan Blue. Don't write this cologne off as another woodsy scent: Bergamot, patchouli, and aquatic notes delivers the feeling of getting a big, beautiful hug from Mother Nature herself. And, while reviewers say this cologne has some serious staying power, you can also layer it to up the intensity.
Customer Review:
"If you like Bleu De Chanel you will like this fragrances for me they are pretty much the same. I received a sample of this fragrance and I like the long-lasting performance."—11011
Size | 6.7 oz/ 200 mL |
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Though a wonderful scent can be worn by everyone, regardless of gender, most masculine fragrances fall on the muskier end of the spectrum. For a classic cologne you can't miss, try Versace's Pour Homme Oud Noir Eau de Parfum has you covered. The tried-and-true fragrance hits all the right notes with a mix of oud wood, patchouli, leatherwood, saffron, and black pepper, among others.
Customer Review:
"This fragrant is one finest in my collection now, the masculinity but elegance of Versace is beyond tasteful . The scent is powerful and the potency is top of the line. You'll thank Donatella for this fragrance is so luxurious."—Prestigio
Size | 3.4 oz. |
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FOR A MINTY MARVEL
Versace Eros
Mint may not be the first note you'd think of when scent shopping, but its use in Versace's Eros is invigorating and enchanting in equal measure. There's also doses of Madagascar vanilla and orange blossom to bring a nuance to the mint, making this a fragrance that can be layered to your nose's desire.
Customer Review:
"Love it it has such a great smell and it’s stay in your skin for a long time."—RosmeryOnYou
Size | 6.7 oz/ 200 mL |
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A scent might be love at first spritz, but it needs to have saying power, too. Fortunately, Versace's Dream Eau de Toilette is touted as a delicious choice that still smells great hours later. Its secret: Lingering notes cedarwood and lavender that are subtle yet stealthily impactful.
Customer Review:
"This cologne is incredible and I love it! It's everything the description says! What a treat!!"—Robert
Size | 3.4 oz |
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Equal parts sensual and mysterious, there's something about smoky scents that are incredibly alluring. Naturally, Versace's Encens Suprême Eau de Parfum delivers in droves. Here, whiffs of coriander, African incense, and Spanish citrus create an intoxicating take on the standard smoky scent.
Customer Review:
"Very nice fragrance. A mix of Interlude with more wood and balsamic hints."—Zenfold
Size | 100 mL |
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FOR A FRESH, BEACHY SCENT
Versace Dylan Turquoise Ovetto Spray
Would your dream scent evoke the feeling of spending a balmy afternoon seaside? Try Dylan Turquoise, which boasts a sunny blend of musk, guava, and lemon primofiore essence. "Dylan Turquoise by Versace is a fresh, lemony aquatic scent, perfect for easygoing summer days or when you crave a light, refreshing fragrance," Thompson says. "Its subtle nature makes it an ideal everyday choice, whether you're hitting the gym or heading to the office."
Customer Review:
"This perfume is perfect for me. It has that sort of musky aqua scent I love in a man’s cologne, but with that hint of fresh floral I love in a perfume for myself. I truly don’t know how to describe it with words. It’s not overpowering or too ‘masculine’ for a woman, not too sickly sweet or ‘feminine’ for a man. I could see a man, woman, anyone wearing this, if they have the confidence to pull it off."—Catsn3ke
Size | 0.34 oz/ 10 mL |
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With so many excellent Versace colognes to choose from, it can be difficult to choose just one. That's what's so great about Versace's Mini Deluxe Cologne Set. Comprised of four 0.16-ounce scents—Eros Pour Homme Eau de Toilette, Man Eau Fraiche, Dylan Blue Pour Homme, and Eros Flame Eau de Parfum—this bundle is a highlights reel of Versace's offerings. That way, you can enjoy the freshness of Eros Pour Homme and the woodiness of Dylan Blue without blowing your shopping budget.
Customer Review:
"Great gift to test which one you want to buy. Sample to see if you want to purchase a bigger bottle."—Julie
Size | 0.16 oz. |
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Meet the Experts
- Sopreye Thompson is a fragrance reviewer and content creator at ScentssAndStuff.
- Vince Spinnato is a cosmetic chemist, perfumer, and certified nose.
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How do you find the right scent?
Sure, a scent might smell great on a test strip, but how does it jibe with your skin chemistry? That's exactly why cosmetic chemist and perfumer Vince Spinnato recommends spritzing a potential perfume directly onto your skin's pulse points. "There are so many different types of fragrances, with different notes, strengths, and so much more," he says. "You don't want to spend a lot of money on a new fragrance just to realize that you don't like it as much as you thought you would."
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