Antonio Mcgowan
The Versace fashion house was founded by Giovanni Versace, also known as Gianni Versace, in 1978. Versace's first fragrance was introduced in 1981, and the brand has since released numerous fragrances for men and women, including Versace Crystal Noir, Bright Crystal, and Yellow Diamond. Versace fragrances for men, or colognes, include Eros, Dylan Blue, and The Dreamer. The brand's colognes often draw inspiration from ancient Greece, such as the Versace Eros Men cologne, which is said to emanate primal desire and passion.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Founder of Versace | Giovanni Versace (Gianni Versace) |
| Born | 1946, Reggio Calabria, Southern Italy |
| Siblings | Santo Versace, Donatella Versace |
| Mother | Dressmaker |
| Career Start | 1978 |
| First Boutique | Milan |
| Year of Death | 1997 |
| First Fragrance | 1981 |
| First Signature Scent | 1992, Gianni Versace |
| First Cologne | 1990, Versus for Men |
What You'll Learn
Gianni Versace's first cologne
Versace's clothing was a natural choice for celebrities, and the house is unique among Italian fashion houses for its consistent use of celebrities in advertising campaigns. Versace is also credited with contributing to the "supermodel" phenomenon of the 1990s, when the company cast every top fashion model for its 1991/1992 Autumn and Winter runway show.
After Gianni Versace's death in 1997, his sister Donatella took over as creative director of the fashion house.
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Versace's cologne for men
Versaces Cologne for Men
Since 1981, the house of Versace has been creating fragrances that mirror the collections of the design house. Versace's colognes for men are renowned for their impressive range of fragrances, capturing the essence of masculinity.
Versace Eros
One of the most popular Versace colognes for men, Versace Eros stands out with its seductive and masculine scent, blending fresh and woody notes. It comes in a variety of sizes and forms, including eau de toilette sprays, eau de parfum sprays, and gift sets. The price for the eau de toilette spray ranges from $43.09 to $56.86 for a 1.7-3.4 oz bottle, while the eau de parfum spray is priced at $64.30 for a 3.4 oz bottle.
Versace Pour Homme
Renowned for its sophisticated and elegant aroma, Versace Pour Homme features Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. It is available as an eau de toilette spray in a 3.4 oz bottle, priced at $50.90, and as a gift set.
Versace Dylan Blue
A modern and captivating fragrance, Versace Dylan Blue combines citrus, aquatic, and woody notes. It is available as an eau de toilette spray in a 3.4 oz or 6.7 oz bottle, priced at $54.98 and $64.99 respectively.
Versace Man Eau Fraiche
This cologne offers a harmonious blend of fruits, spices, and woods, resulting in a fresh and sensual appeal. The eau de toilette spray is available in a 3.4 oz bottle, priced at $52.90.
Versace The Dreamer
Another option in the Versace cologne collection is The Dreamer, which comes in a 3.4 oz eau de toilette spray bottle, priced at $39.04.
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The Dreamer cologne
The Dreamer by Versace is a unique, potent combination of floral and tobacco notes. It starts sweet and dries down to a warm woody scent. The top notes include clary sage, lavender, and mandarin. The heart is a combination of geranium, rose, and tobacco. The base notes are tonka bean and cedar. The Dreamer is an option that people tend to either love or hate.
The cologne is available in a three-piece men's gift set, which includes the cologne bottle, foaming gel, and aftershave. The Dreamer is more of a fall/winter fragrance, well-suited to cool weather. It is suitable for casual weekend wear and can also work for evening/romantic wear.
The Dreamer has strong projection and longevity. It has received mixed reviews, with some customers appreciating the pleasant smell, good value for money, and decent cologne quality, while others have differing opinions on its longevity, size, and authenticity.
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Versace's first fragrance
Gianni Versace, the founder of the Versace fashion house, launched the company's first fragrance in 1981. Named Gianni Versace for Women, the Chypre Floral fragrance featured notes of spices, aldehydes, fruity tones, and bergamot. The middle notes included carnation, tuberose, narcissus, orris root, gardenia, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. The base notes were oakmoss, benzoin, myrrh, incense, amber, sandalwood, leather, and patchouli.
Gianni Versace, who founded the Italian fashion house in 1978, chose the Medusa symbol as the logo. The brand is known for its luxurious clothing and accessories, which are influenced by pop art and classical Greek and Roman architecture. Versace's unique use of celebrities in advertising campaigns, including Madonna, Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears, and Halle Berry, has contributed to its popularity.
The Versace brand has expanded to include multiple lines such as Atelier Versace, Versace Couture, Versace Jeans Couture, and Versus. The company also ventured into fragrances for men and women under these labels.
After Gianni Versace's untimely death in 1997, his sister, Donatella Versace, took over as creative director. The brand continues to be a family-run business, with Santo Versace as president and CEO, and Allegra Versace as a 50% owner.
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Versace's latest cologne
Versace Pour Homme
The latest addition to the Versace cologne collection is Pour Homme, a contemporary and confident fragrance for men. The scent is spontaneous and in harmony with nature, with a range of sophisticated body care products to complement it.
The Scent
Pour Homme is an aromatic, tonic, and woody fragrance. It is described as a "sophisticated scent that is in harmony with nature." The cologne is available in 50ml, 100ml, and 200ml Eau de Toilette sprays, as well as a 100ml Eau de Parfum spray.
The Collection
The Pour Homme collection includes a range of body care products, such as bathrobes and beach towels, and a sophisticated range of body care products. The collection also includes:
- EDT sprays in 50ml, 100ml, and 200ml sizes
- EDP sprays in 100ml
- Perfumed deodorant spray in 100ml
- Hair and body shampoo
- After-shave balm
Other Recent Releases
In addition to Pour Homme, Versace has released several other new fragrances in recent years, including:
- Dylan Blue Pour Homme: This fragrance is described as wearable and stylish, with notes of sweet and fruity top notes fused with exotic white florals and a warm, sensual base.
- Eros: This cologne is a nod to Ancient Greek mythology with gilded bottles and eye-catching ads. Eros Flame joins the original Eros, with both fragrances forming part of Versace's scented universe.
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Frequently asked questions
Gianni Versace, born in Southern Italy in 1946, is the creator of the Versace fashion house.
Versace's first fragrance was introduced in 1981.
The first cologne for men by Versace was Versus for Men, launched in the 1990s.
Popular Versace colognes include Eros, Dylan Blue, Pour Homme, Eau Fraiche, and The Dreamer.
Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace's sister, is the current head of creative design at Versace.
