I'd have to agree with @btd069 (Review 28/10/21), this is a phenomenally fresh fragrance that has become a classic for good reason. Beautiful dry down. At first spray, the starfruit note along with a sharp musk hit the nose. I decided to spend this year's summer with this classic fragrance, so that's why I came back here. Lemon cream pie in the bottle. The opening is a burst of fresh starfruit and green herbaceous Tarragon, but I do not get a lot of citruses. Great for summer wear. I have them both and couldnt believe it after the dry down of the citruses of my newly arrived Bvlgari, I thought it would take another direction but no, I just paid 2x for the same cologne, It should be illegal for one big nose to copy another. Thank god it evaporates quickly and has no longevity or I would have had to scrub it off. If you're in high school this will make you smell cool. I got a sample of this and found it very refreshing! a couple years later and it was a dud, totally flat---like a can of open, warm soda-pop that sat around a few days. What an addictive scent. I've smelt this on people during winter and it smelt perfect. Go get it. No doubt its longevity and sillage is subpar but its smell is undefeated in the blue fresh category in my opinion. Longevity is only moderate, and the projection is soft, but I don't think that's a problem. If you are looking for a hyper-versatile summer perfume to wear every day, Versace Eau Fraiche is definitely a great choice .. If you don't know what starfruit smells like, you'll definitely know after smelling versace man eau fraiche. You cant go wrong with this! Its unique in that its an aquatic fragrance but not beach/ocean water aquatic but more pool water aquatic. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, etina, Italiano, , Polski, Portugus, , , Nederlands, Srpski, Romn, , , , . It's your typical blue fragrance (blue as in Polo Blue, not bleu as in Bleu de Chanel) from the mid 00s. ACS smells like Versace Man Eau Fraiche without cheesy feet and a little greener, also it's way cheaper. From the top to the dry down, it smells like Windex on my skin. I choked myself out. I don't know why but this reminds me of frat parties on a hot night. I cant see another big name designer releasing something so flashy, for lack of another way to describe it. Perfumes: 73,884 Clean, complex & classy fragrance. I'm in love with this fragrance. Think everything is already said. The only drawback is longevity - It lasts a few hours, tops. However, it is sexy enough to be worn at night and out on the town. All time favorite and adorable scent I have. Ive liked or loved them all. Or wear them individually as a couple because they have something extremely similar to them. You can do better but you can do a lot worse. But I just now tried layering Tous Man Sport over it to make it cooler, and it works. While the original Versace Man had a certain Latino vibe to it due to tobacco note in its oriental surroundings, Eau Fraiche has a Mediterranean quality with some woody notes. I have lots of summer perfumes but Eau Fraiche is the one I used the most last summer. Azzaro Chrome Sport is the closest and similar. It will stay with you forever hence why I think every man needs this in his collection. I bought my husband the fragrance and the after shave and its just perfect for summer. Not a fan. I dont know whats all the Fuss about this because this smells like one of 13 fresh fragrances in a dozen, nothing amazingly special and its a hot day today, I think I have to overspray this on my skin to get some pleasure from it it smells a bit generic maybe I have to give it some time I wear it this evening in the crowd, watching the opening match of the European Championship Soccer, overspray it and see how people around me react so maybe I have to positively re-edit my review, Remember the song " - " by Don Henley?..this is the scent equivalent of that sonic masterpiece, Summer in a bottle !!! Nice fresh scent for Summer during the daytime. This frag for some reason does not want to stay put on my skin! It brings a a clean feeling and summervibe to those months. It smelled like sweet and fresh citrus scent. It opens up with like fresh citrusy , Star fruit ,green and spices notes in the background then dry down is musky woody. Whenever I wore it, I didnt really know what to think of it, but I never really liked it. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. I have never smelled a more well blended aquatic fresh fragrance, and I have and smelled a lot of designers and niche ones. I like Bleu de Chanel, La Nuit De La Homme Saint Laurent, Coolwater, D&G The one, Versace Man Eau Fraiche Versace, Bulgary man in black orient..I like smell of Samsara Guerlain but never found equivalent in any men perfume. This scent is a good dumb reach fragrance. My fav.scent of summer time..love the smell..opening is citrus,dry down is nice n base notes is musky..my rating is 8 out of 10. My nose is perhaps not the most well tuned organ, but I think there is very little between these. If youve not smelled it then do it now. That's okay, because every fragrance doesn't have to be the next best thing. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum, Amber and Ambergris are Two Different Notes, Rice Perfumes That Stand Out From the Crowd, Should You Smell Someone Before Talking to Them? Smells like light blue woman but cheaper quality. Hard to beat fragrance in high heat. Online right now: 2,524, Fragrantica in your language: but a bit generic maybe. Performance a little lacking. My note for this Versace is 10 period. The name "Fresh Man" is exactly what the scent portrays. This is pure delight. I'm impressed by its longevity and performance. Really Good fragrance and its timeless, I really loving the smell of this one awesome for hot and humid conditions. My collection has grown a lot since last summer when I basically wore this every day but even with more options this is still a great dumb reach on a hot day. But then it turns pretty synthetic. I wish they give this fragrance's drydown to Versace pour homme. Probably my favorite dumb reach summer scent. To me the star of those notes is the starfruit (no pun intented). it's so simple. Also, if you want something that gives off a similar vibe, with less spiciness and a nice bamboo note, try Starwalker by Montblanc. Surprisingly high quality, detailed and complex! after 1-1.5 hour it smells better. Longevity 2/10. When I tried Man Eau Fraiche the starfruit note stood out right away, and makes the fragrance so much more unique than some of the other fragrances in this category. Great for warmer days in-and-out of office. This is strictly a warm weather fragrance so it's ideal for spring and summer. Im a woman& this is so sexy im going to wear it!!!! Nice clean a fresh scent but unfortunately the performance sucks. I've purchased other colognes and wanted to like them because they were so popular but just couldn't. Brother in law gifted me this one. Man Eau Fraiche is refreshing and a stunning blend of all the right elements: citrus, woods, florals, and spice. Super fresh, I see why people love it and why it sells so well. Perfect performance for warm weather. its fresh, a little bit green and woody. Goes well with a white shirt and chinos and women seem to enjoy it. I mean powerful. You cant be in a bad mood if wearing this one. A very nostalgic smell to me for some reason. This is a beautiful aquatic fragrance and theres nothing else like it in my opinion. It gets me compliments all the time! Nice scent bubble still around me. This is a simple scent that's super easy to wear, but is just complex enough for it to not be boring and generic. Versace Man Eau Fraiche opens with a sharp, lively, uplifting citrus accord, featuring lemon, bergamot and starfruit. Definitely the go to colonge after getting out the shower, while your lady is waiting for you ;). But the Banderas fragrance came 1 year later,so they copied the Versace i guess. This probably is my most dissapointing blind buy, its legit scented water, smells like orange/mandarin peels mixed with water. That is- if youre looking for a more masculine counterpart to Light blue for women. Versace Man Eau Fraiche is one of my favorite fragrances. It's a nice scent, Fresh, Clean and Bright. Lemon mixed with starfruit is so refreshing and the smell will reignite your senses when the climate is so hot. I have to give Eau Fraiche a negative review, despite owning it. I love this scent. It's a pleasant and well-made fragrance for sure. Fresh Citrus - Aquatic - Pleasing Musk. You want to smell delicious and gets compliment go for this and its so cheap!! On my skin it starts off with just a completely overpowering alcohol smell which quickly evaporates leaving a sort of weird sour citrus smell. They said it was almost like dryer lint. Before such blind test I rank these as below, even though 1st and 4th place are very close in scent quality in my opinion: When I first got into fragrances, while I still liked this, I used to think it was a bit of a douchey scent. This is one you can constantly keep smelling on skin without it turning nasty or weird. It's way more light and feminine then I'd expected. The price is cheap and it just works in every aspect of the warmer/humid environments. One of my first colognes ever.. Bought it. The smell of this one is great , sillage and longevity is moderate. There is a HINT of something good here, a melon-apple combination that floats around the top for maybe 15 minutes.beyond that, the fragrance is a mess. Moderate, fresh smell. It makes the fragrance distinct and noteworthy, but it's not a note I particularly loved. Considering the normal price and value, it is a 7.6/10. Its 90% of how I remember it. My go to summer fragrance. The scent in the opening is decent. Try it for yourself, everyone has different DNA!!! Overall the scent is really nice and fresh, but very weak. Fragrantica Inc, United States. Longevity is good but I didn't have a chance to really try this fragrance 'cause of lockdown. Nice one and well made, a little bit more shy than Azzaro sport in performance, but appears more clean on dry down. One of the best Fresh fragrances for men. This is a perfectly fresh pick me up right after a shower on a hot summer day. This fragrance doesnt really need an introduction, basically a staple in every mans collection, super juicy citruses, woody, fresh. A spicy aquatic! And although it gives you tropical beach vibes, there is no marine saltiness- rather you get slight sweetness and musk. 3 hours longevity on my skin, fresh smell. That's exactly the smell I get from this every time I try it. Man, it's very nice, powerful. I tried it on paper in Sephora. Given as a gift as I like the way it smelt years ago. Fresh citrus/lemon, and a smooth woody cedar, some aquatic notes to it. Boyfriend tried this and my god. In my experience this stuff works best when outdoors. Fresh, summery, aquatic frag at its best while being alluringly masculine. Its not a complicated or super unique fragrance but its nostalgic and it just works. Timless , Sexy , feels like a vacation on a tropical island , chilling on the beach with a cocktail. It is funny some say D&G LB for women is too feminine but this is its twin, but is just right for men. Perfect dumb reach for spring and summer! I dont think so. This is a run of the mill great cheap freshie with an added special note which I guess is the star fruit. AB Blue Seduction is a veeeery long shot - it's just cheap, synthetic vibe,not that I don't like it, I have one but I cannot compare it, just different. This smells like a summer fruit cocktail but the performance isn't that great. Luxurious and nuanced. I can't really describe it any other way than light aquatic with a hint of citrus. Many men think of "Versace Man Eau Fraiche" as summer in a bottle. Its just a shame the longivity is so poor. One the best summer fragrances I know and have. At that price i couldn't pass it, so I added it to my collection. Humble, aquatic, very clean. So fresh yet seductive. It is not complex and easy to wear in hot summers and is a very good outdoors option where it performs even better in the sun. Most complimented fragrance I have ever had right here. wear this whenever you want. Its defiantly is more unique than Bleu de Chanel and other "blue" fragrances. Sorry, Ive given this one plenty of tries but it just doesnt work for me, This is one of those fragrances that thrive in high heat.the higher your body heat the more it radiates,simply but a no brained for the summer. I love it. Nothing too fancy just a fairly basic but effective fresh woody aquatic that invokes Mediterranean white sands, good times, salty blue oceans and a cool summer sea breeze. If a cold shower had a scent this would be it. I've worn it indoors, outdoors, to the beach and so on but at no point has it been particularly noticeable - I think it got slightly nicer at the beach when mixed with the salt air but as far as summer fragrances go it's really not grabbing me. I expect more from a Versace TBH. . Stand out this summer.. Total banger. Can pull off in spring also and definite no no in winter. On clothes, it'll be there till next day. The scent itself reminds me of a fresh citrus cocktail mixed with some breeze in the evening. This fragrance is bright, zingy, and kinda obnoxious. The opening has similar vibes to Versace Pour Homme, with a very light, airy, citrusy quality. Price per ml is great in larger bottles and I'm definitely getting one for next summer. Incredible scent weak performance. I think its the star fruit that gives it that juicy tropical vibe. If you're past college you're either wearing this outside on a summer's day to be inoffensive or at the office to let your cubicle neighbors know that you showered this morning. But can wear at any climate and any occasion. Next please! I sampled this at Macys and loved the smell, however it doesnt last long :( if this was stronger Id definitely consider buying one for my collection. Must have in your collection. Like previous reviewers have mentioned, this smells like your skin just after you get out of a pool. No hype. This new Versace Man version is fresher and more aquatic. I wont knock this one too much though as my skin has a hard time with keeping fragrances in general, let alone citrus based ones. It's really fresh, light but then you get hit by this cheesy feet smell, absolutely disgusting and it keeps on staying..Better get Azzaro Chrome Sport. Base notes are amber, musk, saffron and woody notes. I always get compliments when I wear this one. the starfruit note makes this stuff super unique from everything else in my collection, Eau Fraiche is one of my favorite for the summer fragrance. Become a member of this online perfume community and you will be able to add your own reviews. Perfect spring/summer scent! So delightful! One reviewer said it smells exactly like garbage in a plastic bag, and he's right, in that there is a definite garbage-water aroma lurking throughout the first hour or so, especially if you smell it up close. It is not fresh or pleasant, and that is what I had wanted from this fragrance. I dont ever want to run out of this scent in summer. But I guess now I would just say it's a kind of synthetic powdery smell that is mixing with the aquatic notes. So like most out there - I just love it. It's not nasty or bad just simply not for me. I used to like Versace Pour Homme, but I no longer wear it. If you like a Fresh Citrusy Style Perfume with Star Fruit note, you will like this one. the most I usually get out of this is about 6 hours which is perfect for a hot day before I apply something else at night. This screams spring to me. The only drawback i would say is that, since this is so popular, you might end up smelling like someones ex. This is a must have summer/spring fragrance for a young sexy man. Very fresh aquatic, somewhat woody and slightly spicy. This scent won't annoy the majority( I didn't put everyone since there is always someone rare that won't like something lol )This is coming from a guy that's not really a Fresh & Clean fan, I prefer darker scents.. Get your hands on this if you love freshy scents. I love this scent, to me, it smells like a Capri Sun or a light refreshing flavored water. I blind bought 100ml of this based on reviews and the scent profile, I'm a big fan of summery, citrussy fragrances so between that and the high ratings it receives I assumed it would be a safe buy. I don't know if its the star fruit at the top that carries on throughout im smelling but I love it whatever it may be. Don't even read the rest of the reviews just go out and buy this NOW. Its a nostalgic fragrance for me that Ill always cherish and have in my collection. Smells fresh but bordering on unisex for me. I got compliments with this one also. The girls love this no wonder it smells like Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for woman and that perume i think is one of the 10 most sold women perfumes in the world. I blind bought this shockingly poor performing fragrance from a very well known high street retailer. Surprised by peoples comments on silage and longevity because its been following him around all day! The Starfruit note coincidences PERFECTLY for the Summer. Also Eau Fraiche is a safe reach for really anytime of year as it is an inoffensive scent Versace Eau Fraiche, Bvlgari Aqva Marine and Tommy; GREAT summertime scents. This is a summery aquatic aromatic that has a pool water shower gel vibe with a hint of woods. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. It highly reminds me of hot summer evenings and pink sun sets that fade into crisp, clean nights while youre sat inside a tiki bar by the sea, drinking fruity cocktails and listening to good music with decent people. Versace is the man,named & blended this so perfectly,no matter what year it is,this cant be beat!!! This is perfect for the spring and summer , l like Versace Man Eau Fraiche EDT . I mistakenly told someone recently to not bother with Man Eau Fraiche because it didn't last but I was wrong. I remembered that I tested on counter and brought the paper test back to my home. I personally do 2 sprays on the neck, 3 on the back of the neck, and a couple on each side of the chest. Top notes include lemon, bergamot, rosewood, and rose. This accord will hold longer on clothing, and keeps the star fruit smell. versace pour homme goes like 5 hours max 6, To Unmarkedbillz, Tell us in which gateways or slums you buy your perfumes. First time when I smelled this I didnt pay enough attention to appreciate it. This was a stellar, slightly oily concoction when it was first released (More like an EDP). More like the flesh of a stale lemon. It is not like the original musky juice, but far better performance than the second dud I purchased. but it just simply works. citruses are smoother in eau fraiche but in the drydown i must say versace pour homme contains its freshness which is better. I get prominent Starfruit, pepper, amber, and woody notes and not much else. Very nostalgic for me. This brings me instant calm and release from my anxiety or any worries, don't worry about longevity and whatnot, just enjoy it especially in high heat! Price is easy on the wallet too. I actually was surprised with it's longevity on my skin. Try before you buy. Perfect if u dont want to stink :). I was trying to figure out just why I love this scent so much, and it hit me as I was going through this thread- this is more of a light blue pour homme than light blue pour homme itself. This one is ruined. This, while keeping the same likability of other mainstream designers, offers an actual fragrance experience that brings the oftentimes misplaced phrase Niche quality to mind. It is a great all around fragrance. Its for sure a really nice spring/summer day fragrance. Perfect for summer and fall. On me this, while certainly aquatic, feels warmperhaps because of the saffron and the amber. But on the other hand my friend adores it so who am I to disagree. I just can't get bored by this one , all time fav!! The dry down is intense and lemony on me personally. The top is really off putting for me like lawn clippings and hot sun. Longevity isn't the greatest at 4-6 hours and little scent cloud. My husband wears this and it's one of my favorites on him. Maybe it just doesnt work on me. Not a summer fragrance but one for those days where its after winter, the temp is 75, and the sky is cloudless. If you favor citrus scents that have more going on than just the fruit, you must try this. Not versatile at all though. This stuff is perfect to wear on an early morning outdoor walk when there's still dew on the grass. With this one, what can I say? Very nice lemony, citrusy summer scent. Versace Man Eau Fraiche is a unique, fresh and citrusy scent with a small twist of spice. As always! This will decrease after 20-30 mins to a watery sweet, spicy accord which lasts for 4 hours. It's like i was there myself. Smells like a more mature Versace pour home. Tested it on my hand a local belk. I think that This is really underrated fragrance its fresh, long-lasting, unique (not quite), sillage is good and the price is great what more would you want? Just not my cup of tea, It smells very nice its a good Lowkey perfume and it lasts a long time! For the summer nights, wear whichever perfume you want, but this one deserves to be your pick. It totally smells like a Versace product. My favourite summer fragrance, its light, airy and refreshing. I've been wearing it for a week or so now (mid summer) and it saddens me to say that the first word that comes to mind when considering it is "unremarkable". I like the smell, however this fragrance is so weak. I get about 20 minutes on my skin, and an hour on my clothes. But there are plenty of other citrus scents I like more. Unremarkable but a very pleasant dumb reach in hot weather. I wasn't planning on buying it since i already have my favorite summer fresh fragrance (Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche)..but I happen to see the Versace Eau Fraiche discounted at a pharmacy in my country for just $30 (100ml)! Another blind buy based off rave reviews. Can use with a suit or a white t shirt it's such a versatile scent , it's meant to be a intimate smell not in everybody's nose unless close great anytime. They dont smell the same, but the overall feeling and vibe is very similar. I'd be disappointed in performance but quality would still be nice. I get about 6 hours from this on my skin and I honestly wear it year round but of course this shines in the summer time. very VERY fresh. Star fruit, fresh box of printer paper circa 1999, and pool water evaporating off of concrete on a hot day. It seems to be making a come back. And it doesnt smell like deodorant, like many hot weather colognes. Heart notes feature cedar, tarragon, sage and pepper. This is one of the most famous and most successful summer fragrances around the world. One of the safest blind buys i have made. 1.7oz for $20. Don't be a sissy sprayer. I did the usual 4 sprays and it was pretty strong to me so Ill probably do less just because Im new to cologne and dont want to be annoying. I saw this yesterday at Ross for 54 bucks, lol..smh. Beautiful citrus scent. Perfume lovers: 792,071 This great citrus accord is complemented by some musky, woody and light spicy notes, in that order. Fragrantica Trends is a relative value that shows the interest of Fragrantica members in this fragrance over time. I suppose its great for an intimate thing. It smells very nice for 30 minutes but then disappears totally. Along with Terre d'Hermes, Tobacco Vanille, BR 540 and Pure Malt. i have 2016 batch and eau fraiche goes like 7 hours sometimes 8+. Considering the price you better get the Blue Seduction. Has a sort of confident restraint despite the complexity. When I smelled it on a friend one day, I realized that I didnt like the smell at all and gave it away. Lovely soapy, fresh, citrusy summer scent . Had a bottle made in 2017 and lasted about 8 hours, with strong projection. I wouldn't be shocked if this was expensive designer-style niche. Doesnt last too long (maybe 3-5 hours for me) but this has one of my favorite (although generic) openings of all time. Scent is also very weak, one of the weakest I've ever tried. Freshnes in the best possible way. You could layer them for sure. Eau Fraiche is a good summer fragrance. Epicene Gamma IFF: The Common Part of Spicy Men's Colognes of the 1980s? This stuff smells great for spring and summer. That chlorinated water note is the heavy hitter here so if you want to dredge up memories of swimming as a kid this is for you. Casual and confident and does the job nicely. Citrus bomb, You will smell fresh and clean. I bought the smell-a-likes before eventually getting this one. I see the appeal, it's a decent summer scent. I just got a sample and sniffed it. If you find yourself doing a lot of outdoor activities, man eau fraiche is a no-brainer. I couldn't stop smelling myself. I find myself in the same boat here I am with many citrus heavy frags. Some people have issues with the performance but I personally cant relate. When I tested it in the store I could not detect any note which I could in my old bottle. Smells only lemon on my skin. really like it.