The Dylan Blue EDP That Versace Never Made (But You Can)

Versace Dylan Blue has been an EDT since 2016. That's nine years. No EDP. No Parfum. No Intense. No Elixir.

Versace gave Eros the full treatment — EDT, EDP, Parfum, Energy, Flame — basically the Marvel Cinematic Universe of flankers. And they left Dylan Blue sitting in the corner with a single concentration and a participation trophy.

Which is criminal, because Dylan Blue's DNA is begging for more depth. Every fragrance forum, every YouTube comment section has said some version of the same thing: “If Versace just made this stronger, it'd be a 10.”

Turns out, you can make it yourself. Two bottles. Two sprays each. Under $80 total.

The Combo

Layer Versace Dylan Blue with Afnan Turathi Blue. Equal parts. That's it.

I can't take credit for this — I found it in a Reddit post on r/fragranceclones where u/PatFxTrades described accidentally layering the two and realizing the result smelled like the Dylan Blue EDP that Versace never released. The post blew up. People tried it, confirmed it, and one commenter described it perfectly: “It's hard to describe, but it's extremely pleasant… they click in place very well together.”

I owned both bottles, so I tried it myself. They were right.

Why It Works

Dylan Blue and Turathi Blue share enough DNA to blend seamlessly — bergamot, grapefruit, patchouli, ambroxan, musk — but they're different enough that each one fills the other's gaps.

Dylan Blue (EDT) brings the smoky depth: violet leaf, incense, saffron, tonka bean. Beautiful opening, but the EDT concentration means it fades fast and the dry-down can go a bit flat and musky.

Turathi Blue (EDP) brings the citrus punch: a bright grapefruit-forward blast with woody amber and spice in the base. It's widely known as one of the best alternatives to Bvlgari's $300+ Tygar, and it costs about $30. But on its own, it can lack the complexity and warmth that makes a fragrance feel finished.

Together? Turathi Blue's EDP concentration and grapefruit intensity fix Dylan Blue's longevity problem. Dylan Blue's smoky sweetness and incense fix Turathi Blue's depth problem. The result is a single, cohesive scent that's richer, louder, and longer-lasting than either one alone.

It's not addition. It's multiplication.

How to Wear It

The ratio is 50/50. No complicated layering choreography.

3-4 sprays total — so 2 of each, same spots. Chest, neck, wherever you'd normally spray. You're not separating them on different body parts. You want them to merge. Within about 15 minutes, they stop smelling like two fragrances and start smelling like one really good one.

If you want to nerd out: pushing the ratio toward more Dylan Blue gives you a smokier, more incense-forward result. More Turathi Blue and the grapefruit leads. But 50/50 is the sweet spot — that's where you get the “Dylan Blue EDP” effect.

The original Reddit poster even went a step further, spraying 10 of each into a decant bottle to pre-blend them. If you want a grab-and-go option, that works too.

The Performance Upgrade

This is where layering earns its keep.

Dylan Blue EDT solo: 5-7 hours, with maybe 2 hours of real projection before it becomes a skin scent. Turathi Blue EDP solo: 4-6 hours, decent early projection that fades.

Layered: 8+ hours consistently, with solid projection for the first 3-4. The dry-down holds Dylan Blue's smoky warmth instead of fading into generic musk. People lean in instead of leaning away.

The Price

This is the part that makes it almost unfair.

• Versace Dylan Blue EDT 3.4oz: ~$45–55 at discounters
• Afnan Turathi Blue EDP 3.0oz: ~$28–35 on Amazon

Under $80 for both bottles. Two versatile standalone fragrances and a layering combo that competes with niche juice at three times the price. Compare that to buying Bvlgari Tygar at $300+ or waiting for a Dylan Blue EDP that Versace may never make.

When to Wear It

Spring and summer, full stop. The bright citrus opening plays perfectly against heat, and the woody-amber dry-down carries into warm evenings. Great for date nights, outdoor events, office days (dial back to 1+1 sprays), beach trips.

Not a winter fragrance. If you want cold-weather weight, layer Dylan Blue with something darker — Spicebomb, Stronger With You, even Eros EDP.

The Bottom Line

Versace has been leaving money on the table for nine years. Dylan Blue's only real flaw is that it exists in a single concentration — an EDT that fades faster than it should.

Afnan Turathi Blue costs $30 and fills exactly that gap.

Layer them 50/50, and you get the fragrance that Versace's product team keeps not making: Dylan Blue EDP. Richer. Louder. Longer. Under $80 for both bottles.

Versace, if you're reading this: just make the EDP already. Until then, we'll keep doing it ourselves.