The Trendy: Versace Perfume and Cologne

History of Versace Cologne and Perfume

Gianni Versace opened the doors of his first store in 1978. Although it was an immediate success, Gianni had spent meany years prior honing his craft and becoming a respected member of the fashion industry. Born in 1946, the future fashion giant learned the basics of the trade, along with his siblings, from his mother, who was a moderately successful tailor in their hometown of Reggio di Calabria. He would eventually use his mother’s shop to sell clothes that he had designed, giving him the necessary foundations for his future success.

At the age of twenty-five, Gianni moved to Milan so that he could design clothes for Complice, Genny and Callaghan. His success in these endeavors encouraged Gianni to design his own signature collection for women (followed a few months afterward by a collection for men) at the Palazzo della Permanente Art Museum of Milan in 1978. This led to the opening of the aforementioned first boutique and the many more that would follow.

It would be four years before the Versace label produced a fragrance, but it, too, would lead to many future successes. Similar to the clothing, Versace perfume and cologne is meant to create an atmosphere of youth, vitality, and energy. The name is synonymous with sexiness, and Versace products are typically adopted by rock stars and supermodels because of their modern, urban flair.

Although Gianni Versace was murdered in 1997, the company continues to impress the fashion industry and its consumers with similarly impressive collections. This isn’t a surprise, however, since it is run by Gianni’s siblings and niece, who were already a major part of the brand. It is still privately run, although talks of going public have occurred on more than one occasion.

Types of Versace Cologne and Perfume

Bright Crystal is a mixture of Donatella Versace’s favorite fragrances. It’s a light floral blend that is perfect for the daytime, having hits of fruity fragrances. It contains notes of pomegranate, magnolia, lotus, peony, vegetal amber, and mahogany among others. The most frequently used word to describe this Versace perfume is “nice,” as it doesn’t break any barriers but it fulfills its purpose: modern femininity.

While Bright Crystal praised modesty, Crystal Noir is a perfume for women who want to proclaim their sexuality. Sometimes described as a “man-magnet,” this perfume contains notes of gardenia, amber, sandalwood, peony, and orange blossom to create an atmosphere of nighttime liaisons and unbridled energy. While this is not recommended for the work place, it is an excellent fragrance for more intimate and romantic occasions.

Versace pour Homme is a fresh, aquatic cologne for men. With notes of bitter orange leaves, Diamante citorn, bergamot, geranium, clary sage, blue hyacinth, cedarwood, mineral amber, tonka, oud, and musk, this is a fragrance that is reminiscent of the Mediterranean. This Versace cologne is meant for the professional, confident man. It’s main flaw, however, is its similarity to a countless number of other mens colognes.

Versace l’Homme is one of the original scents, but it is in no way outdated. Much more rugged than Versace pour Homme, this fragrance is best classified as a woody-oriental, although others might see it as being a leathery chypre. It opens with citrus notes and transitions into more sensual, masculine scents like cinnamon and cedarwood as well as some florals. Recommended for evenings or the ourdoors, it is one of the more rugged Versace colognes.

The Jeans collection is a rather interesting line. Sporting varieties for men and women, these cheap fragrances are surprisingly attractive. Although it would appear as though this collection is being phased out, you can still get your hands on them if you try hard enough. Although none of these would work very well in formal locations, they’re perfect for physical activities or errends, especially on the younger crowd.