Versace L'Homme

Versace L'Homme, inspired by Versace Versace L'Homme (1984)

L'Homme starts with brisk citrus and herbs, lemon and bergamot sharpened by basil. Carnation and cinnamon then bring a clove-like spice to the heart, deepened by patchouli and sandalwood. Leather and oakmoss form the base, made richer by labdanum and smoothed by tonka and vanilla. The overall effect is layered and slightly bitter, typical of men's chypres of its decade.

About the original

One of Gianni Versace's early men's fragrances, L'Homme was released in 1984 and composed by Roger Pellegrino. It is a woody chypre, a family built on the contrast between a citrus top and a base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is unrelated to Versace Pour Homme from 2008 and to the Dylan Blue line. It no longer appears on Versace's official men's fragrance page, though one perfume database still lists it as in production, so its status is not fully clear.

Bring it back

If you remember Versace L'Homme's leather and oakmoss, vote for it on our wishlist. With enough votes we will make our own version of this 1984 chypre. Vote for Versace L'Homme on our wishlist. When a scent reaches 100 votes it goes to the lab, and everyone who voted hears first.

Wear this while you wait

• Antaeus: Chanel Antaeus, a 1980s leathery masculine
• Bel Ami: Hermès Bel Ami, a leather chypre for men

Our version

When we make it, ours will be an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It will not be Versace stock, an official relaunch or the original formula.

Who it suits

Men who grew up with 1980s classics, or who like leather and moss in their fragrance, are the likely audience. It has presence and a formal, tailored feel. The citrus-basil opening is bracing and divisive, so it can come as a shock after modern fresh scents.

Notes of the original fragrance, as listed in fragrance references.

Top notes: Lemon, Basil, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Green Notes

Heart notes: Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Rose, Cedar, Jasmine

Base notes: Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla, Labdanum, Amber, Tonka Bean

Lemon, basil and bergamot open it with a bitter, herbal brightness, while petitgrain and green notes add a leafy edge.

Carnation and cinnamon give the heart its spice, with rose and jasmine adding a floral layer over patchouli and woods.

Leather and oakmoss dominate the base, with labdanum and amber for depth and tonka bean and vanilla for a smoother finish.

Is Versace L'Homme discontinued?

It no longer appears on Versace's official men's fragrance page, but at least one perfume database still lists it as in production. We have not been able to confirm its status with Versace.

Is this Versace Pour Homme?

No. Versace L'Homme dates from 1984; Versace Pour Homme is a separate fragrance launched in 2008.

When might it be in stock?

Only after the wishlist vote target is reached. We then make it and contact everyone who voted by email.

Is Versace L'Homme coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from Versace that it will return. Our own version is not in stock yet. You can vote for it on our wishlist.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Versace and Versace L'Homme are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Versace in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.