Blue Jeans

Blue Jeans, Versace's 1994 scent for men by perfumer Jean-Pierre Bethouart, is a woody floral with a herbal streak, which is unusual for a masculine of its era. People describe it as woody and floral in equal measure, about half find it aromatic, and a minority mention sweetness, musk or citrus.

It opens with bergamot and citrus notes brightened by basil and anise, so the first minutes are fresh and slightly liquorice-like. The heart is a dense bouquet, lavender, rose and jasmine among it, with fir adding a green, resinous coolness. The base is softer and sweeter: vanilla and tonka bean give warmth, iris a powdery touch, and cedar and musk carry it to the end.

Most wearers find both longevity and sillage moderate, so it behaves like a daytime scent rather than a night one. Spring and summer gather most votes and it is largely worn by day, which fits casual wear and mild weather.

Blue Jeans — for men fragrance by Versace (released 1994). Top notes: Citruses, Bergamot, Juniper, Anise, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil. Heart notes: Lavender, Rose, Carnation, Jasmine, Geranium, Sage, Heliotrope, Fir, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Iris, Musk, Cedar, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database