Versace perfumes: which one to try first
Ten Versace perfumes for men and women, grouped by character and season, so you can choose the right one in a small decant before buying a full bottle.
Ten Versace perfumes, in the order to try them
Take the first for a man or the seventh for a woman, then one from another group.
- 1Best overall
Mint, Green Apple and Lemon over Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla: a cool, sweet scent for men.
from €7.833 ml
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Mint, Candy Apple and Mandarin Orange over Vanilla, Sandalwood and Leather: a mint-and-apple opening with a woody, leathery base.
from €8.013 ml
Read the pick - 3Best value
Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper and Chinotto over Rose, with Vanilla and Tonka Bean beneath: peppery citrus turning warm and sweet.
from €6.573 ml
Read the pick - 4Best for winter
Caramel and Italian Mandarin over Cardamom and Oud, on Incense and Vetiver: sweet, smoky and spiced.
from €9.723 ml
Read the pick - 5Best for daytime
Lime, Grapefruit and Sicilian Bergamot over White Amber and Pink Pepper, with Musk beneath: bright citrus for warm days.
from €7.293 ml
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- 6
Calabrian bergamot, Water Notes and Fig Leaf over Black Pepper, on Incense and Saffron: aquatic with some depth.
from €7.293 ml
Read the pick - 7
Ice, Pomegranate and Yuzu over Lotus, Magnolia and Peony, on Amber and Musk: a cool, fresh floral for women.
from €8.103 ml
Read the pick - 8
Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli over Freesia and Mimosa, on Amber and Musk: a sunny, powdery citrus floral.
from €7.113 ml
Read the pick - 9Best for summer
Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple
Pear, Bergamot and Bitter Orange over Freesia and Pomarose, on Ambroxan and Virginia Cedar: a fruity floral with a woody base.
from €8.193 ml
Read the pick - 10Best for evening
Pink Pepper and Black Currant over Caramel and Tuberose, on Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla: warm, sweet and spiced for night.
from €10.263 ml
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In this guide
If you are new to Versace perfumes, try Eros first when you are choosing for a man, and Bright Crystal by Versace when you are choosing for a woman. Eros is a minty, vanilla-sweet scent that voters place in winter and fall nights, while Bright Crystal is a fresh floral they place in summer and spring days. 10ML fills each one from the original bottle into 3ml and 10ml decants.
How to choose between the ten
10ML stocks a wide range from Versace, and this guide covers ten of them: six for men and four for women. Most of the men's scents belong to the Eros family, so the names alone do not say whether you are getting something cool and minty, warm and spiced, or bright and citrus. The women's scents split in a similar way, between fresh daytime florals and one warm scent for night. Buying blind? How to choose perfume without smelling it is a good primer.
The quickest way to choose is by season and time of day:
- Minty and sweet, for cold nights or all year: Eros and Eros Eau de Parfum.
- Warm, spiced and sweet, for winter nights: Eros Flame, also voted for fall, and Eros Najim.
- Citrus for warm days: Eros Energy, and the aquatic Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue.
- Fresh florals for women, by day: Bright Crystal by Versace, Yellow Diamond by Versace and Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple.
- A warm, spiced scent for women, at night: Crystal Noir Parfum.
If a note name is unfamiliar, the note pages explain it: vanilla, lemon and tonka bean.
Quick comparison
| # | Perfume | Label | Main notes | Lasts | Trail | Season | 3 ml | 10 ml | per ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ErosVersace | Best overall | Geranium, Tonka Bean | Long lasting | Moderate | Winter, Autumn | €7.83 | €22.86 | €2.29 |
| 2 | Eros Eau de ParfumVersace | Clary Sage, Geranium | Spring, Autumn | €8.01 | €25.11 | €2.51 | |||
| 3 | Eros FlameVersace | Best value | Geranium, Pepperwood, Rose | Long lasting | Strong | Autumn, Winter | €6.57 | €18.09 | €1.81 |
| 4 | Eros NajimVersace | Best for winter | Cardamom, Oud | Long lasting | Moderate | Winter | €9.72 | €27.18 | €2.72 |
| 5 | Eros EnergyVersace | Best for daytime | Black Currant, Pink Pepper, White Amber | Moderate | Moderate | Summer | €7.29 | €21.87 | €2.19 |
| 6 | Versace Pour Homme Dylan BlueVersace | Black Pepper, Papyrus, Patchouli | Moderate | Moderate | Summer, Spring | €7.29 | €19.08 | €1.91 | |
| 7 | Bright Crystal by VersaceVersace | Lotus, Magnolia, Peony | Moderate | Moderate | Summer | €8.10 | €24.12 | €2.41 | |
| 8 | Yellow Diamond by VersaceVersace | African Orange Flower, Freesia, Mimosa | Moderate | Moderate | Summer, Spring | €7.11 | €21.06 | €2.11 | |
| 9 | Versace Pour Femme Dylan PurpleVersace | Best for summer | Freesia, Mahonial, Pomarose | Moderate | Moderate | Summer | €8.19 | €21.06 | €2.11 |
| 10 | Crystal Noir ParfumVersace | Best for evening | Caramel, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose | Long lasting | Strong | Winter, Autumn | €10.26 | €30.51 | €3.05 |
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Community votes
Eros for men: mint, apple and vanilla
Two men's scents that pair a cool opening with a sweet base.
Eros by Versace
- Top notes
- Green Apple, Lemon, Mint
- Heart notes
- Geranium, Tonka Bean
- Base notes
- Atlas Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla, Oakmoss, Vetiver
- Time of day
- Night out
Eros launched in 2012. At the top are Mint, Green Apple and Lemon; the heart is Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Geranium; the base is Madagascar Vanilla, Virginian Cedar, Atlas Cedar, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Its accords run from vanilla, aromatic and green to fresh spicy, amber and citrus. It reads as cool mint and green apple over a sweet vanilla base.
On longevity, community votes lean "long lasting" (then "moderate"). Community votes on its sillage lean "moderate" (then "strong"). Voters place it in winter and fall, at night. It suits anyone who wants a sweet, minty scent for cold nights, which makes it the first Versace to try.
Eros Eau de Parfum by Versace
- Top notes
- Candy Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint
- Heart notes
- Clary Sage, Geranium
- Base notes
- Bitter Orange, Cedar, Leather, Patchouli
- Time of day
- Night out
Eros Eau de Parfum came out in 2020. Mint, Candy Apple, Lemon and Mandarin Orange sit on top, Ambroxan, Geranium and Clary Sage in the heart, and Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood, Bitter Orange, Patchouli and Leather underneath. Its accords include citrus, aromatic, green, vanilla, woody, sweet, gourmand and powdery. Mint and candy apple open it, and sandalwood, cedar and leather shape the base.
Voters place it in spring, fall, winter and summer, by night and by day. It suits someone who wants a mint-and-apple opening in a scent for any season.
Eros for men: warm and spiced for night
Two scents for the colder months, both voted for night.
Eros Flame by Versace
- Top notes
- Chinotto, Lemon, Madagascar Pepper, Mandarin Orange
- Heart notes
- Geranium, Pepperwood, Rose
- Base notes
- Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Texas Cedar
- Time of day
- Night out
Eros Flame launched in 2018. Its top is Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper, Lemon, Chinotto and Rosemary, its heart Geranium, Rose and Pepperwood, and its base Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Texas Cedar, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Accords: citrus, fresh spicy, vanilla, aromatic, woody, warm spicy, sweet and powdery. The opening is peppery citrus, and the base is warm, sweet and powdery.
Most community voters rate its longevity "long lasting". On sillage, votes lean "strong" (then "moderate"). Voters place it in fall and winter, at night. Its listed occasion is going out, and it suits cool nights out.
Eros Najim by Versace
- Top notes
- Caramel, Italian Mandarin
- Heart notes
- Cardamom, Oud
- Base notes
- Incense, Patchouli, Vetiver
- Time of day
- Night out
Eros Najim is a 2024 launch, listed for men. Caramel and Italian Mandarin open it, Cardamom and Oud form the heart, and Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver sit underneath. Its accords are led by warm spicy, caramel, citrus and aromatic, with oud, amber, balsamic, woody, smoky and sweet behind them. It has the shortest note list of the ten: sweet caramel on top, then a smoky, balsamic dry-down.
Community votes on its longevity lean "long lasting" (then "moderate"). On sillage, most voters say "moderate". Voters place it in winter, at night and in the evening. It suits someone who likes caramel and oud together on a winter night.
Citrus for warm days
Two men's scents that voters place in summer and spring, by day. For more fresh options from other houses, see the best summer fragrances guide.
Eros Energy by Versace
- Top notes
- Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime
- Heart notes
- Black Currant, Pink Pepper, White Amber
- Base notes
- Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli
- Time of day
- Daytime
Eros Energy launched in 2024 and is listed for men. The top is Lime, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, the heart White Amber, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, and the base Musk, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Its accords are citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy, musky and woody. It is a bright, juicy citrus with a soft musky base.
On longevity, most community voters say "moderate". Most community voters rate its sillage "moderate". Voters place it in summer and spring, by day. Its listed occasion is work, and it suits a warm day at the office.
Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue
- Top notes
- Calabrian bergamot, Fig Leaf, Grapefruit, Water Notes
- Heart notes
- Black Pepper, Papyrus, Patchouli, Violet Leaf
- Base notes
- Incense, Musk, Saffron, Tonka Bean
- Time of day
- Daytime
Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue launched in 2016 for men. Calabrian bergamot, Water Notes, Grapefruit and Fig Leaf start it. Patchouli, Papyrus, Ambroxan, Black Pepper and Violet Leaf follow, and the base holds Incense, Musk, Tonka Bean and Saffron. Its accords are amber, citrus, fresh spicy, musky and aquatic, with warm spicy, woody, fresh, aromatic and smoky behind. Unlike Eros Energy, it lists aquatic and smoky accords, with incense and saffron in the base.
On longevity, most community voters say "moderate". Most community voters rate its sillage "moderate". Voters place it in summer and spring, by day. It suits someone who wants an aquatic scent with some depth.
Versace for women: fresh florals for the day
Three women's scents, all voted for daytime and warm weather.
Bright Crystal by Versace
- Top notes
- Ice, Pomegranate, Yuzu
- Heart notes
- Lotus, Magnolia, Peony
- Base notes
- Amber, Mahogany, Musk
- Time of day
- Daytime
Bright Crystal by Versace launched in 2006 and is listed for women, with Alberto Morillas credited as perfumer. Ice, Pomegranate and Yuzu open it, Lotus, Magnolia and Peony form the heart, and Amber, Mahogany and Musk close it. Its accords are floral, fresh, citrus, woody and rose, with fresh spicy and aquatic behind them. It is a cool, juicy opening that settles into soft flowers.
On longevity, most community voters say "moderate". Most community voters rate its sillage "moderate". Voters place it in summer and spring, by day. It suits a woman who wants a fresh daytime floral and is choosing a first Versace.
Yellow Diamond by Versace
- Top notes
- Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli, Pear
- Heart notes
- African Orange Flower, Freesia, Mimosa, Water Lily
- Base notes
- Amber, Guaiac Wood, Musk
- Time of day
- Daytime
Yellow Diamond by Versace came out in 2011 for women, with Alberto Morillas credited as perfumer. Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Pear open it, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Mimosa and Water Lily form the heart, and Amber, Guaiac Wood and Musk make the base. Its accords include citrus, floral, powdery, yellow floral, sweet and white floral. It is a sunny, powdery citrus floral.
Community votes on its longevity lean "moderate" (then "long lasting"). On sillage, most voters say "moderate". Voters place it in summer and spring, by day. It suits anyone who likes lemon and white flowers together.
Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Pear
- Heart notes
- Freesia, Mahonial, Pomarose
- Base notes
- Belambra tree, Virginia Cedar
- Time of day
- Daytime
Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple launched in 2022 and is listed for women. Pear, Bergamot and Bitter Orange open it, Freesia, Pomarose and Mahonial form the heart, and Ambroxan, Iso E Super, Virginia Cedar, Sylkolide and Belambra tree sit underneath. Its accords are floral, fruity, citrus, amber and woody, with sweet, musky, fresh, aquatic and fresh spicy behind them. It is a fruity floral with a musky, woody base.
Community votes on its longevity lean "moderate" (then "weak"). On sillage, most voters say "moderate". Voters place it in summer, by day. It suits hot days when you want a fresh, fruity floral.
Versace for women: a warm scent for night
Crystal Noir Parfum by Versace
- Top notes
- Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Spices
- Heart notes
- Caramel, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose
- Base notes
- Amber, Orchid, Sandalwood, Vanilla
- Time of day
- Night out
Crystal Noir Parfum launched in 2024 and is listed for women. Pink Pepper, Black Currant and Spices open it, Caramel, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley form the heart, and Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Akigalawood and Orchid close it. Its accords are woody, warm spicy, powdery, amber and soft spicy, with vanilla, sweet, oud, white floral and caramel behind them. Of the four women's scents, it is the only one with a warm spicy accord, sweet and spiced rather than fresh.
Community votes lean "long lasting" (then "eternal") on longevity. Community votes on its sillage lean "strong" (then "moderate"). Voters place it in winter and fall, at night. Its listed occasion is going out, and it suits cold nights out.
Which Versace perfume should you try first?
Match the scent to the wearer and the season:
- Start with [Eros](/perfumes/versace-eros) for a minty, vanilla-sweet scent voted for winter and fall nights.
- Choose [Eros Eau de Parfum](/perfumes/versace-eros-eau-de-parfum) for the mint-and-apple opening in every season.
- Choose [Eros Flame](/perfumes/versace-eros-flame) for peppery citrus and warm vanilla on cool nights.
- Choose [Eros Najim](/perfumes/versace-eros-najim) for caramel, oud and incense in winter.
- Choose [Eros Energy](/perfumes/versace-eros-energy) for bright citrus on warm days.
- Choose [Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue](/perfumes/versace-pour-homme-dylan-blue) for an aquatic scent with incense and saffron.
- Choose [Bright Crystal by Versace](/perfumes/versace-bright-crystal) for a fresh daytime floral for women.
- Choose [Yellow Diamond by Versace](/perfumes/versace-yellow-diamond) for a sunny, powdery citrus floral.
- Choose [Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple](/perfumes/versace-pour-femme-dylan-purple) for a fruity floral on hot days.
- Choose [Crystal Noir Parfum](/perfumes/versace-crystal-noir-parfum) for a warm, spiced scent at night.
| Perfume | Launched | Listed for | Main accords | Community picks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eros | 2012 | Men | Vanilla, aromatic, green | Community: winter and fall, night |
| Eros Eau de Parfum | 2020 | Men | Citrus, aromatic, green | Community: spring, fall, winter and summer, night and day |
| Eros Flame | 2018 | Men | Citrus, fresh spicy, vanilla | Community: fall and winter, night |
| Eros Najim | 2024 | Men | Warm spicy, caramel, citrus | Community: winter, night and evening |
| Eros Energy | 2024 | Men | Citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy | Community: summer and spring, day |
| Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue | 2016 | Men | Amber, citrus, fresh spicy | Community: summer and spring, day |
| Bright Crystal by Versace | 2006 | Women | Floral, fresh, citrus | Community: summer and spring, day |
| Yellow Diamond by Versace | 2011 | Women | Citrus, floral, powdery | Community: summer and spring, day |
| Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple | 2022 | Women | Floral, fruity, citrus | Community: summer, day |
| Crystal Noir Parfum | 2024 | Women | Woody, warm spicy, powdery | Community: winter and fall, night |
Trying Versace before you buy a bottle
The Eros names run together, so write down which one you wear each day. Eros in 3ml is €7.83 and gives around 60 sprays. The 10ml decant is €22.86 and holds around 200 sprays, a better fit once you know you like it. All ten perfumes here come in both sizes.
For a first order, pick one scent for the season you are in and one from another group. Wear them on separate days on clean skin. To compare two of the family closely, Eros vs Eros Flame sets out how their notes differ. Beyond this house, best perfume for men and best perfume for women range across many houses.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Versace perfume should I try first?
- Try Eros first if you are choosing for a man, and Bright Crystal if you are choosing for a woman. Eros opens on Mint, Green Apple and Lemon over Madagascar Vanilla, and community voters most often pick it for winter and fall, and for night wear. Bright Crystal is a fresh floral that voters pick for summer and spring, by day. You can try Eros as a 3ml decant for €7.83.
- What is the best Versace perfume for men?
- Eros is the one to try first, a minty, vanilla-sweet scent voted for winter and fall nights. For warm days, Eros Energy and Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue are voted for summer and spring, by day. For cold nights, Eros Flame and Eros Najim are voted for night wear.
- What is the best Versace perfume for women?
- Bright Crystal is the one to try first, a fresh floral with Yuzu, Lotus and Magnolia that community voters pick for summer and spring, by day. Yellow Diamond is a sunny, powdery citrus floral, and Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple is a fruity floral voted for summer. Crystal Noir Parfum is the warm, spiced choice, voted for winter and fall nights.
- Which Versace perfumes are best for summer?
- Six of the ten are voted for summer: Eros Eau de Parfum, Eros Energy, Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue, Bright Crystal, Yellow Diamond and Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple. Eros Energy, Dylan Blue, Bright Crystal and Yellow Diamond are picked for summer and spring, by day. Dylan Purple is picked for summer alone, and Eros Eau de Parfum is voted for all four seasons.
- Which Versace perfumes are best for winter?
- Five of the ten are voted for winter: Eros, Eros Eau de Parfum, Eros Flame, Eros Najim and Crystal Noir Parfum. Eros Najim is picked for winter alone, at night and in the evening. Eros, Eros Flame and Crystal Noir Parfum are picked for winter and fall, at night, and Eros Eau de Parfum is voted for all four seasons.
- Can I try a Versace perfume in a decant before buying a bottle?
- Yes. All ten are filled from the original bottle into a 3ml or a 10ml decant, with around 60 sprays in the 3ml and around 200 in the 10ml. Eros costs €7.83 for the 3ml and €22.86 for the 10ml, and the other nine list their live prices on their product pages.
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