Versace 1995 EDP

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Blonde

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Versace Blonde is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1995, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Blonde opens with Pittosporum, Bergamot, Neroli, and Violet, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Civet, and Benzoin. Versace's Blonde carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive, unapologetic white floral that's either a glorious tuberose bomb or a ghastly hairspray and pee concoction. You'll either adore its audacious glamour or recoil from its brashness - there's no middle ground here.
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Blonde Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense floral-animalic nature make it overwhelming for office or casual daytime wear, but perfect for making a grand entrance on a date or at a formal event. The strong, long-lasting sillage commands attention, making it unsuitable for more intimate or constrained settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Blonde unfurls with a heady rush of gardenia, tuberose, and narcissus, a bold floral bouquet amplified by creamy ylang-ylang and spicy carnation. The initial burst is bright and green, hinting at violet and neroli, but it quickly settles into a rich, decadent heart. Beneath the opulent florals, a subtle animalic civet note intertwines with earthy musk and warm benzoin, adding a sensual, slightly gritty depth that keeps it from being merely sweet. It's a full-bodied, vintage-leaning experience that demands attention.

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