Versace L'Homme Versace for men

If my memory serves me right, this is my first designer perfume, if not my first perfume at all. I still love it. I still have half bottle of it. I guess this bottle has been with me for 20 years already. Seldom use it. Only reserved for very, very special occassions.

the top notes are a bit old fashion, but then it settles and evolves into something chic and elegant. the Leather and soapy scent cimbines into something sharp yet comforting. I feel confident and well dressed when wearing this perfume.

I got an bottle of 100ml for 15 euro at a corner drug store. What a nice surprise!

The first fragrance I bought myself when I was 12 back in 1987. I saved up my allowance and bought it. I still like it but it does smell a bit different then it used to. Basically when it was discountinued for a little while in the 1990's and then came back with a different distributor it smelled a little different but still retained what I liked it about it.

Who was this new trendy designer from Milan that was getting so much attention? I had to try this leathery fougere and was not disappointed. Rich Italian leather in a very green, bright garden beconed. I wore this bottle out in no time.

It strange how it no longer graces retail shelves now. I may have to chase a vintage down one of these days!

Versace l'homme, I own a few more precious drops back some twenty years ago, the thrill is still intact is a fragrance to be delivered to posterity, if it existed at the time of the pharaohs might be depicted in their paintings.Opening is extraordinary: aromatic citrus and at the same time (a waterfall in a hot day) the warm heart of woods, spices and rose to radiate its sweet notes, the fund is a riot of emotions with vanilla, musk, leather labdanum and give positive feelings, in my opinion is one of the classics classic, timeless stainless steel, amazing i do not remember any similarity with other scents,
incomparable.
Tremendously chic.

It was my first Versace perfume i ever bought and i was immediatly in love with it, the heavy dramatic and unique smell is definatly classic (kinda vintage), but as a young man of 28, (24 when i bought my first bottle)i do love wearing it, so much actually that i just bought another 100ml bottle.Since then i'm a big fan of Versace perfumes, but this one is the one i love most!

Undescribable sensuality...

Ho amato questa fragranza sugli uomini. Ho amato rubarla a mio fratello e indossarla io a soli quindici anni!
Non era il solito sporco umido e ammuffito patchouli ed è stato costruito in armonia con note esperidate che non sono facili da associare alle note calde.
E' un profumo che amerei risentire, con grande nostalgia, ma sono d'accordo con chi dice che adesso la formula è assolutamente diversa. Ancora una volta la qualità paga pegno per la moneta e il soffocante ritmo del commercio.

VERSACE L'HOMME was a captivating scent when it first appeared in 1984. It was a strong, bitter sweet cologne with very sharp citrus, green notes, suede, spices and mossy woods. I received a bottle of L'HOMME in 1986, and wore it several times, but ended up neglecting it in favor of Armani's eau pour homme.

Shortly before L'HOMME was discontinued about three years ago, I had a nostalgic urge to sample it again. Unfortunately, I discovered L'HOMME had been reformulated. The latest version [in the black box] possessed just a few of the old familiar opening notes and exhibited an antiquated, sweet powdered musk in the dry down, which was never present in the original.

The opening has something in common with Versailles Pour Homme, Patou Pour Homme, and Monogram, so I'm guessing the pimento is playing an important role. I like this part of the fragrance (I have the original formulation). After an hour or so, what happens is that a creamy effect occurs. There's cleary patchouli, wood, amber/vanilla, and a touch of spice. It's rounded out by floral, oakmoss, and gree/herbal notes. In some ways, this is a "green" version of the original Old Spice idea, though it's not as powdery or musky. For some reason, I like the Old Spice idea (I have Night Spice from the 80s and a few other fragrances that have similar qualities) but I don't like this green version of it. I can understand the appeal, but I really fragrances such as Green Jeans, the original version of Quorum,. Polo Crest, etc., but the green, plaster-like quality of Versace l'Homme is really unpleasant to me. Longevity is excellent, but the projection ("sillage") is moderate when it dries down. Note that some have claimed that the new version has a generic base, which would not surprise me at all.

The original Versace L'Homme is one of the greatest fragrances for men ever made. I always have to have a bottle of the juice in my collection. I love wearing it and get compliments on it all the time. I do feel that the composition has changed slightly through the years. It's gotten a little softer, mellower. The Patchouli, amber, cinnamon notes are the highlights and the dry down brings out more of the musk. Always right, always wearable, day or night. In my younger days I always went back and forth with Versace pour l'homme and the original Armani for men. Just fantastic!

I have been using Versace l'homme products for ten years... the only problem I have is the difficulty in being able to purchase the products I like to use. I have used 1/ after shave lotion, 2/ after shave balm, 3/ stick deodorant. I have a problem being able to find the versace l'homme stick deodorant and the after shave balm.... Do you have any suggestions where I might find these products if you do not have them available. Also do you have any suggestions about products that are similar that are more easily found.... I like everything about the versace l'homme products.

An absolute manly perfume which makes women obedient!

I was gifted for my birthday few days ago.
Among all of classical perfumes that were launched before 2000, this one is a phenomenon that have quiet a few copies but still stays on top. Only whose nose knows perfume goes through it, no everyone who started by routine smells.
It's so penetrating, heavy but not dark, mossy and smoky, extremely leathery and musky which reminds exactly old barbers; a retro thing and also it reminds my teen age with Sandra, Madonna and M.Jackson. It's one the dandiest perfume in my wardrobe.

longevity 8/10
sillage 9/10
scent 10/10

It's soapy and slightly citrusy, but only at the beginning, then - leathery with a big "L". There's also a touch of sweetness and spice. Overall impression makes me think of Abraham Lincoln's leather chair. ;D

This is a fragrance for men who have to shave hair on their back, but, frankly, I like it very much. Does it smell dated? Well, I guess it does, but I don't care, it doesn't bother me at all. Great stuff!

Longevity and projection are both excellent.

8/10

A really great masculine, quality, classy, retro scent. Lovely and soapy, with a strong patchouli blast. The drydown is a lovely vanilla, tarragon, cinnamon and mellow spices. Longevity and sillage are very good. Wish more of the latest fragrances were as potent and have as much character as this. It's gorgeous folks and, I have to say, it's a classic...... My No.1 fragrance

this perfume is simply amazing, you want a character for you, then simply pick this one.
it smells spicy and leather blending.i can smell vanilla a bit too.
really classy,
the longevity is amazing.
i get compliments wearing this all the time, hey, i am only 20 and i wear classics, it boost confidence :P

Very, very classy. I bought this blind recently and I'm so glad I did. It's one of those few fragrances that is suitable for all occasions yet has bags of character. Other reviewers have it spot on - it flows between oriental and traditional and it does so seamlessly. Strong but not overpowering, good longevity and acceptable sillage. Did I mention classy?

my dad use to have it when i was like 14.. I adore it.. i always sprayed on myself.. and it's leather wow!!! i've never thought leather perfumes can smell so great!!

Just recently bought this without testing, based on the reviews and notes.

It's a complex fragrance with huge character. It really seems to be an essential addition to any male collection. Very masculine, so you could wear it with confidence in any situation, including the office (without raising too many eyebrows).

It has to be one of the best mainstream fragrances; very sophisticated scent.

Wearing this cologne gives me a pleasure beyond any imagination.The notes are so balanced that the ingredients can be easily recognised.A fantastic blend of Occidental freshness and Oriental warmth and elegance.So far the best from Versace.

I have to say this is Versace at his best in fragrance.

I have never encountered such a scent of contradiction as this one at once its fresh and Mediterranean and spicy oriental the next. It truly plays upon the them of hot and cold.

This house has yet to come out with a fragrance as unique as this one.

I still remember this fragrance very well even if I did not ware it for years. I simply love it. It is very elegant, optimistic and energizing. Perfect for raising self-confidence when going out.

I would recommend it for morning shot of citrus freshness in the top that follows you trough day with its warm and a bit woody-leather-spicy heart and base.

It lasts quite long time and I have received several compliments that is good fragrance. I think that I will get another bottle soon, I have spent old one in few months because I used it every day did not get tired of it.