Fougere Bergamot

In the words of renowned Italian fashion designer, socialite, and businessman Gianni Versace, "In today’s world, men feel able to reveal their true natures, to share their passions and their beliefs". We’ve grown to trust the House’s ability to create amazing products that reflect its vision. So, it came as no surprise to us when Versace introduced Dylan Blue, a scent that so perfectly captures the Versace character in a bottle.

Versace Dylan Blue was released in 2016 with promises to deliver lasting freshness to the senses. Fresh and uplifting, this fragrance is an ambroxan explosion of citrus and spices. There’s also this fresh-out-the-shower scent profile, filled with synthetic citrus, aquatic, and incense notes that gives it a distinctly youthful aroma.

Initial impressions are aquatic, with notes of citrusy grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot that create a fresh presence. Also present is an ambroxan note mixed with fig leaves, which only gets stronger as the scent progresses. Dylan Blue’s strong masculine layer exists at the heart of the fragrance, juxtaposing classic black pepper with an excellent combination of violet leaves and patchouli. It’s also at this point that you’ll experience that all-too-familiar shower gel smell you’d expect from Versace. It’s invigorating, although not for everyone. As Dylan Blue dries down, the citrus settles, allowing for a greater flourish of ambroxan. You’ll also detect a seductive, earthy blend of tonka beans, mineral musk, and saffron in between the final notes.

The fig note paired with the citrus note at the top is very pleasing. It has this desirable zingy taste, making this masculine scent all the more exciting. Plus, the fig and aquatic notes set it apart from the rest of the competition (Bleu, we’re looking at you). Overall, it’s a delightful scent of youthful masculinity all around, even if the lingering notes of ambroxan can be a little heavy at some moments.

The beauty of Dylan Blue lies in its versatility. You can wear it almost anywhere, even in warm weather. It also performs well, easily lasting more than six hours. The scent isn’t offensive and typically belongs in the crowd-pleaser category. The fragrance projects well, too, so expect to be noticed everywhere you go.

Versace Dylan Blue is a gender-bending scent. There are two variants for both men and women (Pour Homme and Pour Femme, respectively). You can get it as an Eau de Toilette (EDT), with an additional after shave lotion, deodorant, and bath & shower gel. A Versace Dylan Blue gift set is also available, containing an EDT spray, aftershave balm, and a perfumed bath & shower gel.

Dossier’s Fougere Bergamot might be just the thing for you if you’re looking for something fresh and masculine but at a far more affordable price. Our Versace Dylan Blue dupe showcases its distinct layer of masculinity with fresh, soft notes that linger throughout the day. And combined with a slightly sweet, musky base, our replica of Versace Dylan Blue delivers the same amounts of sensuality that has become so synonymous with the famous Italian design house and its products.