Versace 2003 EDT

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Versace Man

by Domitille Michalon Bertier

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Versace Versace Man is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Domitille Michalon Bertier. Versace Man opens with Angelica, Bergamot, Neroli, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Cardamom and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Tobacco, and Labdanum. Versace's Versace Man carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a cult classic, a proper 'masterpiece' that's now sadly disappeared - meaning high prices and desperate hunts for backup bottles. It's divisive, though: some find it a unique, creamy tobacco gem, others a 'sickening' ashtray-grape concoction. Love it or hate it, it's certainly got character.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Classic
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Versace Man Eau de Toilette 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, but it really shines in colder weather for dates or formal events where its warm, sensual character can captivate without being overpowering. The rich tobacco and amber notes are less suited to casual daytime or sport activities.

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

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

Versace Man opens with a bold, almost 'flamboyant' spiced kick of bergamot, neroli, and pepper, quickly transitioning to a warm, woody heart of cardamom and saffron. The dry-down is where it truly shines, with a rich, unique tobacco playing against creamy cashmere wood and deep amber, underscored by labdanum. There's a subtle, almost 'grape-like' sweetness woven throughout, giving it a distinctive 'purple' vibe that sets it apart from typical tobacco-ambers.

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