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VersaceEau de Parfum · EST. 2022

Dylan Purple

Dylan Purple by Versace is a women's warm oriental Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, built around fruity, floral, sweet. It opens with bergamot and raspberry and dries down to vanilla and musk.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2022RETAIL: $55 - $95
The Quick Answer

Dylan Purple opens on bergamot and raspberry, moves through peony and iris, and dries down to vanilla and musk. At $55 - $95 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with very long lasting (10-12h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.4
Expert
8.4
Longevity
7.9
Sillage
6.7
Versatility
10.0
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.55/mlBased on the lowest street price ($55) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • bergamot
  • raspberry
  • ginger
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • peony
  • iris
  • orange blossom
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • vanilla
  • musk
  • amber

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Winter 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Dylan Purple is Versace's 2022 eau de parfum from perfumer Undisclosed. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.

The Opening

It opens on bergamot, raspberry, ginger, a bright citrus and juicy fruit introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a bright citrus and floral heart of peony, iris, orange blossom forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The base is golden amber and sweet gourmand, with vanilla, musk, amber providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
bergamot and raspberry opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
peony and iris heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
vanilla and musk base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 11
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8.4/10
Sillage
7.9/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
9/10

Who Should Buy Dylan Purple

Dylan Purple leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to winter, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to evening wear and going out. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

Performance and quality are not in question here. The honest caveat is ubiquity: Dylan Purple is widely worn, so if smelling distinctive matters more to you than smelling excellent, factor that in.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORVery Long Lasting (10-12h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONStrong Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
26%
NIGHT
74%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸29%
SUMMER ☀️4%
AUTUMN 🍂30%
WINTER ❄️37%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

bergamot and raspberry lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

peony and iris take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

vanilla and musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of vanilla and musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Winter (37% seasonal fit)
  • Autumn / Fall (30% seasonal fit)
  • Spring (29% seasonal fit)
  • Evenings, dinners and going out

Skip It

  • Summer — it underperforms here (4%)
  • Hot daytime errands — it can read too heavy

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does Dylan Purple last?
As an Eau de Parfum, Dylan Purple projects strong projection and typically lasts in the very long lasting (10-12h) range on skin. Warmer skin and cooler weather push it toward the top of that range.
What season is Dylan Purple best for?
Its warm oriental character performs best in autumn and winter, where the warmth reads richer. The season vectors above show the full breakdown.
Is Dylan Purple worth buying?
At $55 - $95, Dylan Purple offers strong performance for the money. Sample first if you are sensitive to warm oriental fragrances — it sits closer to familiar than groundbreaking in its category.
Can I wear Dylan Purple to the office?
Yes, within reason. Dylan Purple sits at a moderate strong projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Dylan Purple good for summer?
Not really. Dylan Purple scores only 4% for summer — heat tends to amplify its vanilla and musk base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in winter, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Dylan Purple should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Dylan Purple has strong projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its very long lasting (10-12h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Dylan Purple safe for sensitive skin?
Dylan Purple is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as bergamot, raspberry and ginger, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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