Versace 2006 EDT

M ££ Favourite

Man Eau Fraîche

by Olivier Cresp

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Versace Man Eau Fraîche is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Olivier Cresp. Man Eau Fraîche opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cedar, Pepper, Sage, and Tarragon, and dries down to a base of Sycamore, Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. Versace's Man Eau Fraîche carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A benchmark for fresh, energetic masculinity - crisp lemon, unique starfruit, and breezy woods. Not for depth-chasers, but unbeatable for easy confidence on a warm day.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Baseas listed
Woody Notes21%

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.

ScentArt

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built for warm weather, Man Eau Fraîche's ultra-fresh citrus and fruity opening with aquatic and light woody undertones excel in spring and especially summer heat, but lack the heft needed for cold winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Ultra-clean, light projection and inoffensive character make this ideal for casual, daily, office, and sport use. It's less suited for formal wear due to its breezy, relaxed style and moderate sillage.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Man Eau Fraîche opens with a vibrant splash of lemon and bergamot, electrified by a juicy starfruit accord that feels both tropical and sparkling. Pepper and cardamom introduce a breezy, spicy-green undercurrent, while cedar and rosewood add a subtle, cooling woodiness. The drydown is a clean, musky-ambery whisper, evoking the sensation of sun-drenched skin after a swim. Effortlessly crisp and uplifting, it’s the scent of Mediterranean sunlight, white linen, and spontaneous summer adventures.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 7 October

5ml 1 offer
30ml 6 offers
50ml 6 offers
100ml 6 offers
200ml 5 offers

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.