Eros by Versace
Brand: Versace
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Mint, apple, and lemon over vanilla and woody notes. Sharp, masculine, and magnetic. It announces your presence without shouting.
Is Eros worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mint, green apple and lemon, geranium and ambroxan at the heart, then dries down to Atlas cedar and vetiver.
Scent Score: 73/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 66, reputation 100, versatility 75, layerability 58 and value 66, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments, lasts long and works for any occasion. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 593 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2012 · Men
Key accords: Mint, Green Apple, Lemon, Geranium, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean
Top Notes
- Mint
- Green Apple
- Lemon
Heart Notes
- Geranium
- Ambroxan
- Tonka Bean
Base Notes
- Atlas Cedar
- Vetiver
- Oakmoss
Occasions: Date Night, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Eros by Versace belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. An aromatic fougère with mint, apple, and lemon over vanilla and wood. Eros opens with Mint, Green Apple, and Lemon. The heart brings Geranium, Ambroxan, and Tonka Bean. It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
How to wear Eros
On skin, Eros by Versace has longevity of 7.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDT concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for date night and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Wanted by Azzaro. Apply Eros first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Eros : 2 sprays Wanted and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Eros opens with Mint, Green Apple, and Lemon.
The heart brings Geranium, Ambroxan, and Tonka Bean.
It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
What to layer with Eros
Wanted by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share mint, lemon, and geranium.
Order: Apply Eros first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 2 sprays Wanted
Sedley by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share mint, lemon, and geranium.
Order: Apply Eros first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedley on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 2 sprays Sedley
Honour Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share geranium, tonka bean, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Honour Man first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Eros over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 1 spray Honour Man
Memoir Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share mint, vetiver, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply Memoir Man first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Eros over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 1 spray Memoir Man
Moonlight in Heaven by Kilian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, tonka bean, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Eros first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Moonlight in Heaven on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 2 sprays Moonlight in Heaven
Pairings to approach with care
Side Effect by Initio Parfums Privés
Not Recommended · 31/99
Side Effect has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Side Effect brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Side Effect first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Eros over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 1 spray Side Effect
More Than Words by Xerjoff
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 31/99
More Than Words has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. More Than Words brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply More Than Words first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Eros over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Eros : 1 spray More Than Words
Related fragrances and why
- Eros Flame by Versace — Another version of Eros from Versace.
- Eros Najim by VersaceBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Eros from Versace.
- Eros Energy by Versace — Another version of Eros from Versace.
- Wanted by Azzaro — Both include mint, lemon, and geranium.
- Sedley by Parfums de Marly — Both include mint, lemon, and geranium.
- Honour Man by Amouage — Both include geranium, tonka bean, and vetiver.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Eros?
Eros opens with Mint, Green Apple, and Lemon. The heart brings Geranium, Ambroxan, and Tonka Bean. It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.
How long does Eros last, and how strong is it?
Eros by Versace has longevity of 7.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Eros?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits date night and casual.
What layers well with Eros?
Wanted by Azzaro is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share mint, lemon, and geranium. Apply Eros first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Eros : 2 sprays Wanted.
Reviewed alternatives
- Ambery Mint by Dossier — Dossier sells Ambery Mint as its own impression of Versace Eros. They share mint, green apple, lemon, geranium and vetiver.
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