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Versace Pour Homme fragrance
Versace

Versace Pour Homme

EDT Masculine · 2008 · by Alberto Morillas
7.2 /10

Versace Pour Homme scores 6/10 for longevity and performs best in Extreme Heat conditions.

Best in Extreme Heat 6/10 longevity
From USD 70–110From EUR 64–101From GBP 55–87From PKR 20,000–31,000From AED 250–400From INR 5,810–9,130From SAR 263–413
6 Longevity
6 Sillage
9 Versatility
8 Value
7.4 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

citrus aromatic
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfilecitrusaromaticACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Office Casual Gym Beach
Seasons
Spring Summer

Climate Performance

Avg 7.4 / 10
Extreme Heat
9/10
Excellent
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
8/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
8/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
5/10
Average
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A bright, elegant, and versatile fresh-aquatic fragrance, often seen as a more refined and slightly floral take on the classic fresh masculine scent profile, perfect for the modern gentleman.

How It Wears

An excellent choice for hot and humid climates due to its refreshing citrus and clean aromatic notes, making it a reliable and pleasant daily wear.

How It Compares

Frequently compared to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio for its aquatic freshness, but distinguished by a more prominent neroli and floral touch, offering a slightly different nuance within the fresh genre.

The Controversy

While widely liked, its safe and pleasant profile means it might not stand out to those seeking a more distinctive or challenging scent, sometimes labeled as 'generic fresh.'

Versace Pour Homme, Reviewed by the Numbers

Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For Versace Pour Homme — the 2008 EDT from Versace built on citrus, aromatic — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.

A bright, elegant, and versatile fresh-aquatic fragrance, often seen as a more refined and slightly floral take on the classic fresh masculine scent profile, perfect for the modern gentleman.

How Versace Pour Homme Smells: Notes & Development

Versace Pour Homme opens with lemon, bergamot, neroli and rose de mai — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: hyacinth, cedar, clary sage and geranium. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: tonka bean, musk and amber.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads citrus, aromatic — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (6/10): Versace Pour Homme delivers moderate longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (6/10): Versace Pour Homme projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (9/10): Versace Pour Homme is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (8/10): At around $70, Versace Pour Homme delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

Climate Performance: Where Versace Pour Homme Works Best

Of the five climate zones we score, Versace Pour Homme does best in extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

An excellent choice for hot and humid climates due to its refreshing citrus and clean aromatic notes, making it a reliable and pleasant daily wear.

That result traces back to the composition: cedar, tonka bean and musk are materials that hold their shape as the temperature climbs, rather than thinning out.

Its average across all five zones is 7.4/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Versace Pour Homme

Versace Pour Homme is best suited to Daily, Office, Casual, Gym, Beach. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Versace Pour Homme performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Frequently compared to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio for its aquatic freshness, but distinguished by a more prominent neroli and floral touch, offering a slightly different nuance within the fresh genre.

What Versace Pour Homme Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Versace Pour Homme sits at $70–$110. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 20,000–31,000 in Pakistan, AED 250–400 in the UAE, ₹6,000–₹9,000 in India. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Sephora, Ulta. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces. Pakistan: Scentsation, Naheed.

Verdict

Versace Pour Homme earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7.2/10 puts Versace Pour Homme in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

While widely liked, its safe and pleasant profile means it might not stand out to those seeking a more distinctive or challenging scent, sometimes labeled as 'generic fresh.'

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Versace Pour Homme last?

Versace Pour Homme has a longevity score of 6/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Versace Pour Homme worth the price?

At around $70, Versace Pour Homme by Versace is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Versace Pour Homme smell like?

Versace Pour Homme is characterised by citrus, aromatic accords. Opening with lemon and bergamot, the heart revolves around hyacinth and cedar, settling into a base of tonka bean and musk.

Is Versace Pour Homme good for hot or humid weather?

Versace Pour Homme performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 9/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

Is Versace Pour Homme for men or women?

Versace Pour Homme is marketed as a Masculine fragrance. Fragrance gender classifications are marketing constructs. Wear what you love.