My Run with Versace Man 1.7 oz
Okay, so I decided I needed something new, scent-wise. My old stuff was running low, and honestly, I was getting bored of it. Started looking around, mostly online at first, then poking around in actual stores when I had the time. Wasn’t looking for anything too crazy or heavy, you know? Just something decent for everyday wear.
Ended up stumbling upon this Versace Man, the Eau Fraiche version I think it was, in the 1.7 oz bottle. Caught my eye because the bottle looked kinda cool, that blue glass thing. Remembered seeing ads for it ages ago. Read a couple of quick descriptions, people saying it was ‘fresh’ and ‘aquatic’. Sounded okay, not too offensive for work or whatever.
So, I pulled the trigger. Bought it. Wasn’t super cheap, wasn’t insanely expensive either, just sort of mid-range I guess. Got it home, took it out of the box. First impression of the bottle itself? Felt solid enough, looked pretty much like the pictures.
Gave it the first spray. Put a bit on my wrist, waited a second. Yeah, it was definitely light. Got a bit of citrus, lemon maybe? Some watery kind of smell too. Not strong at all, which was kinda what I wanted. Didn’t want to be that guy you can smell from ten feet away.
Started using it regularly. Couple sprays in the morning before heading out. Here’s what I found:
- It’s definitely a daytime, warm-weather kind of thing. Felt right for spring and summer.
- The smell is pleasant enough. Clean, light. Nobody ever complained. Got one or two compliments, people saying it smelled “nice” or “fresh”.
- Longevity isn’t amazing. This is the main thing. I’d put it on, and maybe after 3-4 hours, it was pretty much gone. Like, really faded. Had to reapply if I was going out again later.
- The 1.7 oz size was okay for carrying around if I needed to, but mostly just kept it at home. Lasted me a decent amount of time, maybe a few months of regular use.
Compared to other stuff I’ve used, it’s way less powerful than some of those darker, woodier scents. It sits really close to the skin after the first hour. It’s simple, straightforward. Doesn’t really change much over time, just gets weaker.
Finished the bottle eventually. My final take? It was fine. Did the job I wanted it to do – provide a light, inoffensive scent for daily use. Nothing mind-blowing or unique about it, really. Just a clean, safe choice. Would I rush out to buy it again? Probably not immediately. There’s other stuff I want to try. But if I saw it on sale or needed something reliable and light in a pinch, maybe. It served its purpose without any fuss.
