Versace · 2008 · Alberto Morillas
Pour Homme
Mid-range$$, 2 of 5
| 100 ml | $129 |
The houseFor menWearers sayMasculine
VersionEau de Toilette
Bright bergamot, neroli and citron over geranium, clary sage and blue hyacinth, settling onto cedar, mineral amber and tonka.
Versace says
You’ll smell bergamot, neroli, lemon (citron of diamante), bitter orange leaves, geranium, clary sage, blue hyacinth, oud wood, mineral amber and cedar wood.
Wearers say
From 6 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
An arm’s length
How long it lasts
4 to 6 hours
When to wear it
Spring, summer
only 2 sources
Where to wear it
Office, every day
only 2 sources
Who it suits
Masculine · Any age
only 2 sources
Mass appeal
Crowd-pleaser
Compliments
Compliment getter
What’s inside it
What Versace names
What the label names
8 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender3 florals1 sweet1 powder
Herbs & lavender1
Florals3
Sweet1
Heart3
as it settles
Dry-down2
what stays
8 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell8
Wearers say
Wearing it
A crisp lemon, neroli, and aquatic fresh scent known for mass appeal and easy versatility. Wearers consider it an office-safe crowd pleaser, though modern longevity is moderate.
How far it carriesArm's length to moderate trail
Perfumers call it sillage.
Wearers find it projects politely within an arm's length before settling into a clean aura.
“Yes. I blind bought it recently and I love it. It’s easy to wear anytime, has good performance, and the sillage is amazing.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2018 · 5 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
A few say
A few wearers argue that repeated reformulations have curbed its projection.
“While longevity isn't a concern for this fragrance type, projection has suffered significantly due to repeated reformulations.”
Reddit comment, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2024
How long it lastsAround 4 to 6 hours
Most wearers report moderate longevity on skin between four and six hours.
“Mine lasts around 6h or so on my skin. Pretty satisfied with it, having paid $70 for 200ml.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 4 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers find four to six hours typical for this fresh eau de toilette.
“I use it for dates with my wife. 5-6 will give me a good 4-6 hours.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024 · 2 votes
A few say
A few wearers express disappointment that it fades too quickly on their skin.
“Before anyone blind buys, longevity is not impressive here”
Reddit comment, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2024 · 43 votes
When and where to wear itSpring, summer, and office settings
It is universally praised for warm weather, high heat, casual daily wear, and professional office settings.
“Yes, extremely versatile fragrance. Good for spring/summer any place any time.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2018 · 4 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Some wearers view it as an effortless warm weather and professional daily scent.
“lasts about 3-4 hours, great for office or professional situations”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 3 votes
Who it suitsAgeless and crowd-pleasing masculine
The clean citrus aesthetic fits men of all ages from high school to mature professionals.
“It is the best bang for buck imo. Cheap and crowd pleaser. I can’t tell you how many compliments I get from women of all ages.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2019 · 4 votes
Appeal and attractionHuge crowd-pleaser and reliable compliments
Widely celebrated as an easy crowd-pleaser that regularly generates positive reactions.
“It's my top complimented fragrance to date. I really like it.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2018 · 6 votes
As a blind buyExtremely safe, nearly all kept
Wearers widely consider it one of the safest blind buys in perfumery, though occasional dissenters dislike metallic notes.
“I blind bought it and did not like it.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2018 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme
Many say
Many wearers bought it blind and were thoroughly impressed with its easy-wearing appeal.
LayeringLayered with matching scented deodorant
Wearers layer the EDT with the matching fragranced deodorant stick or spray to prolong freshness.
“Spray around 8-10 sprays of perfumed deodorant on clothes and pulse points and the spray 6-8 sprays of the Edt again on clothes and on pulse points.”
Reddit comment, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2023
From 6 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
For less
WaveOn your shelfMissoni · Some wearers call it a cheaper copyFor about the same
Allure Homme SportOn your shelfChanel · Some wearers call the two near twins“Versace Pour Homme smells like Chanel Allure Sport, not Versace Eros.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2018 · 6 votes
Dylan Blue Pour HommeOn your shelfVersace · Many of its own wearers say it smells like Pour Homme
Acqua di GiòOn your shelfArmani · Some wearers say the two smell alikeWearers also name as cheaper copies: Paris Corner Veracious Pour Homme, Rasasi Hatem. We hold no page for these yet.
Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
Odyssey MegaArmaf · shares bergamot, lemon, geranium (rose geranium), cedar (Atlas cedar) and 2 more
Royal OudCreed · shares bergamot, lemon, geranium (rose geranium), agarwood and 2 more
Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.