Dylan Purple by Versace
Brand: Versace
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Juicy pear and bitter orange lead into purple freesia and rose, settling on clean cedar, ambroxan and musk for a bright fruity floral.
Is Dylan Purple worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bitter orange, pear and bergamot, freesia and rose at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood and ambroxan.
Scent Score: 53/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 39, versatility 67, layerability 74 and value 39, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments, smells sweet and lasts long. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 101 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Women
Key accords: Bitter Orange, Pear, Bergamot, Freesia, Rose, Cedarwood
Top Notes
- Bitter Orange
- Pear
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Freesia
- Rose
Base Notes
- Cedarwood
- Ambroxan
- Musk
Occasions: Casual, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Dylan Purple by Versace belongs to the floral fragrance family. Juicy pear and bitter orange lead into purple freesia and rose, settling on clean cedar, ambroxan and musk for a bright fruity floral. Dylan Purple opens with Bitter Orange, Pear, and Bergamot. The heart brings Freesia and Rose. It dries down to Cedarwood, Ambroxan, and Musk.
How to wear Dylan Purple
On skin, Dylan Purple by Versace has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Dylan Purple opens with Bitter Orange, Pear, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Freesia and Rose.
It dries down to Cedarwood, Ambroxan, and Musk.
What to layer with Dylan Purple

CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, freesia, and rose.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays CK One

The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, cedarwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Scent of Peace on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays The Scent of Peace

The Scent of Peace for Him by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedarwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Scent of Peace for Him on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays The Scent of Peace for Him

Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedarwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers

Hinoki Shower by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedarwood, and musk.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hinoki Shower on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays Hinoki Shower
Pairings to approach with care

Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 1 spray Overture Man

Arabians Tonka by Montale
Not Recommended · 34/99
Arabians Tonka has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arabians Tonka brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share bergamot.
Order: Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arabians Tonka on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 1 spray Arabians Tonka
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot, freesia, and rose.
- The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose, cedarwood, and musk.
- The Scent of Peace for Him by Bond No. 9 — Both include bergamot, cedarwood, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Dylan Purple?
Dylan Purple opens with Bitter Orange, Pear, and Bergamot. The heart brings Freesia and Rose. It dries down to Cedarwood, Ambroxan, and Musk.
How long does Dylan Purple last, and how strong is it?
Dylan Purple by Versace has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Dylan Purple?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual and date.
What layers well with Dylan Purple?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, freesia, and rose. Apply Dylan Purple first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Dylan Purple : 2 sprays CK One.
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