The story of Versace
Gianni Versace showed his first collection under his own name in Milan in 1978. Bright colours, baroque prints and the Medusa head: his glamorous, provocative style dressed the stars and supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s. After his death in 1997, his sister Donatella Versace took over creative direction and held it for nearly thirty years. Fragrance became a commercial pillar, developed under licence. Crystal Noir (2004) and Bright Crystal (2006) set up the women's line, Versace Pour Homme (2008) a Mediterranean masculine freshness. Eros, in 2012, composed by Aurélien Guichard, became one of the most popular masculines of the decade, followed by Dylan Blue in 2016. In 2025 the Prada group completed its acquisition of Versace, and Donatella became the brand's chief ambassador, opening a new chapter for the house.
An olfactory signature
Versace works in two registers. For men, the aromatic fougère dominates: lemon, neroli and sage in Versace Pour Homme; mint, green apple and tonka in Eros; bergamot, fig leaf and ambroxan in Dylan Blue Pour Homme. For women, brightness comes first: pomegranate, yuzu and peony in Bright Crystal; pear, orange blossom and mimosa in Yellow Diamond; guava and freesia in Dylan Turquoise. Crystal Noir is the exception, darker, with gardenia, coconut and spice.
Which Versace perfume to choose?
For a sweet, magnetic masculine, choose Eros; for versatile freshness, Dylan Blue Pour Homme or the more classic Versace Pour Homme. For women, Bright Crystal is the reference fresh fruity floral, while Yellow Diamond and Dylan Turquoise are bright summer options. Crystal Noir will suit those who love spicy floral orientals for evenings.
