Editors Rating
Key Takeaways
If you’re budget conscious and searching for a more wallet-friendly clone, look no further than Oxford Bleu English Laundry. The apple, citrus, and mint elements are all present, as are the geranium, vetiver, and vanilla but with less sweetness and boldness than Eros overall. I find myself reaching for English Laundry on those days when I want to smell like Eros, but the occasion doesn’t justify dipping into our higher-priced bottle.
YSL Y
The sweetness of Versace Eros is one of its trademark features, but what if you don’t love sweet fragrances? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Yves Saint Laurent Y is a more aromatic, aquatic interpretation. The feel of the scent is chic and crisp thanks to the added botanical and aldehyde notes, but it still embraces the citrus, mint, and wood that Eros lovers rate. YSL Y is the professional, formal version of Eros.
Bleu de Chanel
I like to imagine Bleu de Chanel as Versace Eros’ more sophisticated older brother. Where Versace Eros is loud and youthful, perfect for partying, Bleu de Chanel is more mature and put-together, think classy dinner dates. They share similar DNA but with very different executions, which goes to show how versatile the fougere fragrance category can be.
FAQ
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Green apple and icy mint combine to deliver a strong opening that is both sweet and fresh. But the star of the show here is tonka bean which dries down into a vanilla-based scent with a gentle sprinkling of green and woody notes. It’s cool and clean, says the nose behind Versace Eros, perfumer Aurelian Guichard.
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This scent goes the distance, and when sprayed directly onto the skin, Versace Eros eau de parfum lasts for an outstanding 7-plus hours. The scent, though, is at its most potent during the first couple of hours. Then, after this, it loses its first hit of citrus and becomes warm and amber-like as the day or evening progresses.
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Versace Eros is a go-to, attention-grabbing, all-season scent that will take you through from dawn to dusk. It’s a bold cologne, though, and can be overpowering in the workplace. So, for this Versace Eros review, we’ll give it a thumbs-up for casual days, dinners, dates, and nighttime clubbing.
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