Versace 2003 EDT

M ££ Acquired

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 an Acquired verdict, an amber-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.
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Classic
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Versace Man Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Amber
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
Tobacco
91%
Fresh Spicy
63%
Musky
63%
Woody
57%

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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.

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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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