The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pepper and angelica. The heart brings saffron and cardamom. On the skin it settles into tobacco and amber. Overall it smells amber and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 2003
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Man notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Versace Man EDC
Man EDC comes from Versace. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Versace perfumes worth knowing
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by Eros Parfum, Eros and Pour Femme Dylan Blue.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than John Varvatos Oud. Base notes like tobacco and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Man price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Prada Amber and John Varvatos Oud.
Will people notice Man?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Amber and John Varvatos Oud.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by warm spicy and tobacco. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like saffron and tobacco. Less obvious notes include neroli and cashmere wood. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Man
Similar picks to try: Prada Amber (5 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (5 shared notes), John Varvatos Oud (6 shared notes) and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Man to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Man come out?
It came out in 2003.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.