L'Homme Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1984 Year 1970
£ Price Tier ££
Equipage Eau de Parfum bottle Equipage

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Versace L'Homme is a divisive yet iconic '80s powerhouse. It's an old-school statement that screams masculinity, though some find its vintage charm leans a bit too close to a 'pissy urinal cake'. Definitely not for the 'soy boys'.
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Our Verdict - Equipage Eau de Parfum
A truly classic, subtly sophisticated gentleman's scent that, despite some reformulations and occasional performance gripes, remains a benchmark of refined masculinity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it for some, but generally lauded as an old-school masterpiece - just don't expect it to smell like bubblegum.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 7%
Floral 14% 15%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 15% 14%
Sweet 17% 22%
Warm 13% 16%
Woody 13% 17%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 11% 4%
Fresh 15% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Homme EdP
Equipage EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Carnation 20% vs 19%
Cinnamon 16% vs 16%
Jasmine 11% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 19% vs 20%
Musk 13% vs 13%
Vanilla 12% vs 12%
Amber 11% vs 10%
Tonka Bean 11% vs 13%
Only in L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Leather 21% Labdanum 12%
Only in Equipage Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 17% Patchouli 14%

Accords

L'Homme Eau de Parfum Equipage Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
64%
86%
Aromatic
100%
86%
Woody
99%
90%
Warm Spicy
73%
69%
Green
68%
Leather
66%
Floral
63%
64%
Fresh Spicy
65%
60%
Earthy
65%
62%
Mossy
58%
Balsamic
50%
Sweet
50%
Citrus shared
100%
64%
Aromatic shared
86%
100%
Woody shared
86%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
73%
69%
68%
Floral shared
66%
63%
Fresh Spicy shared
64%
65%
Earthy shared
60%
65%
Mossy shared
62%
58%
50%
50%

Performance

L'Homme Eau de Parfum Equipage Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Homme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and 'old-school' character make it potentially too assertive for the office. However, its sophisticated and traditionally masculine scent profile, especially with the leather and warm spices, suits formal events and dates, while being 'rugged' enough for confident casual wear, particularly in cooler weather.

Equipage Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its refined, polite sillage and elegant, classic accords make it superb for office and formal wear. While some enjoy it casually, its serious character isn't ideal for sport. Date suitability is fair, appealing to a mature sensibility.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Equipage Eau de Parfum
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