CitrusesOpens with
LavenderHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Versace · Sold as masculine
Blue Jeans
A crowded office in the late '90s, where the scent of new clothes and fresh cologne fills the air.
Smells likea barbershop
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Blue JeansMid-range · $40–100
52%Similar accords, often for lessNoora Onyx · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 22 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1994 and crafted by Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Blue Jeans by Versace is a fragrance that has become one of the most polarizing budget classics. Its aromatic fougère composition opens with citruses, bergamot, and juniper, blending into a heart of lavender, rose, carnation, jasmine, and geranium before settling on a base of vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, iris, musk, cedar, amber, patchouli, and vetiver. This scent has maintained its cult status among fragrance enthusiasts for decades, with some viewing it as a nostalgic favorite and others considering it an outdated classic.
One spray is sufficient — the aromatic top notes are bright and immediate but fade within an hour. The woody base notes carry through the day, making it suitable for daytime wear. It's best not to layer with other scents as it can become too heavy.
Fig. 01 — Blue Jeans, Versace
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Jean-Pierre Béthouart
From chemistry to Caron's Parfum SacréJean-Pierre Béthouart is a French perfumer born in Picardy who studied chemistry before discovering perfumery, beginning his career at Givaudan in 1981 and working there until 1987, after which he became a senior perfumer at Firmenich.
Designer Versace
More from the house · founded 1978 · Italy
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 16%.