Versace l'Homme fragrance notes
Head
- lemon, petitgrain, basil, pimento
Heart
- cinnamon, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood
Base
- moss, leather, labdanum, vanilla
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It starts off to me very Chanel-like--fizzy and aldehydic with hyper citrus and greens--this is where I believe the cleaner description comes from. Then, it pretty much settles into a carnation-sprinkled, slight cinnamon-spiced, cedar and sandalwood combo. I know the woods are the star of the show as my brother always calls those two woods out specifically every time I wear it.
Versace L'homme is almost what I refer to as a "Swiss army knife" fragrance. You can use it in almost any season, just reserve it for mild days or night wear during the summer. It's good for everyday wear provided the wearing doesn't tool around town sloppy. Staying power is excellent, but projection is not as bomb-like as 80s scents are known for, so chances of offending anyone is low. Strong-willed guys 20 and up I think can pull this off. I've been wearing this since age 23 and I think I pull this one off quite nicely at 25. I recommend this one to lovers of niche oddities.

This is a review of the modern formulation. The opening is lemony with a slight green tinge, possibly from the basil. It almost comes off as a lemon cleaner, feeling harsh, astringent, and strong. I don't think the scent profile is necessarily dated, but the combination of lemon, leather, and oakmoss gives it a vintage vibe. When I first sprayed it, I was briefly reminded of Grey Flannel. The green DNA is very similar; the main difference is in the lemon opening.
It's suitable for most seasons except for the summer. I think the opening will be a bit too piercing for the summer heat. I have a feeling that the original was way better with the use of natural oakmoss. This one just reminds me of a lemon cleaner with some light florals and mossiness. I believe people wear this for the nostalgic factor, but I don't see anybody from the younger generation picking this one up.
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Ancient as well a timeless beauty;
Powerfull as well gentle as a leather handglove;
Pure macho as well a gentleman;
Raw as well sophisticated;
I my humble opinion far out the best there is.
This one is the only one you need.



This marries soapy, citrusy cleanness with macho carnation and spice before it leans into a leather, oakmoss, and musk. The duality of clean and dirty always gets me.
Versace L'Homme, you flirt.




It's citrus in the opening. There is an undertone of green soapiness that keeps the fragrance grounded after the citrusy opening. The soapy tone continues, balanced by more herbal as the basil steps forward, and green notes begins to bring the notes downward, preparing for the transition into the heart. Cinnamon and leather intertwine to create what becomes the true signature of the fragrance. The cinnamon is mature, the leather mysterious. Eventually patchouli and pure sandalwood comes into the picture. It is for a real man, not for little boys.
