Versace Eros vs Eros Flame: Which Eros Should You Buy?
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Versace Eros is a modern classic for men, and Eros Flame is the warmer, spicier follow-up. They share a name and a style of bottle, but they open in very different ways.
We compared the verified notes from our perfume database.
The short answer
Eros EDT is minty and sweet: mint, apple and lemon over tonka bean, Ambroxan and geranium, with vanilla, cedar, vetiver and oakmoss in the base. Eros Flame is citrus and pepper led: lemon, mandarin orange, chinotto, black pepper and rosemary over pepperwood, geranium and rose, with a woody, sweet base of cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla.
The notes side by side
Versace Eros Eau de Toilette
Marketed for men | Launched 2012 | Eau de Toilette | Very long-lasting (10+ hours) per reviewers
Top: Mint, Apple, Lemon · Heart: Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Geranium · Base: Vanilla, Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss
An Eau de Toilette from 2012. Reviewers rate it very long-lasting, 10+ hours, and suggest it for dates and casual wear.
Versace Eros Flame
Marketed for men | Launched 2018 | Eau de Parfum | Good longevity, rated 7.7/10 by Parfumo users
Top: Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Chinotto, Black Pepper, Rosemary · Heart: Pepperwood, Geranium, Rose · Base: Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
An Eau de Parfum from 2018 in the citrus amber woody family, listed at $58–$75 for 100ml. Parfumo users rate its longevity 7.7 out of 10.
Open both in our comparison tool to see their shared notes highlighted in gold.
What they have in common
Both are marketed for men, both come in 30ml, 50ml, 100ml and 200ml, and both share geranium, cedar, vetiver, oakmoss, tonka bean and vanilla.
Where they differ
The opening
Eros opens with mint and green apple. Eros Flame opens with citrus and black pepper.
The heart
Eros has tonka bean and Ambroxan. Eros Flame has pepperwood and rose.
Price
In our database Eros EDT is listed from $60.99 for 100ml (lowest US retailer price seen), and Eros Flame at $58–$75 for 100ml.
Which should you buy?
Buy Eros if you love a fresh mint and vanilla sweetness that turns heads on a night out. Buy Eros Flame if you prefer a citrus and pepper opening with a warmer, woodier dry-down.
FAQ
Which is sweeter, Eros or Eros Flame?
Eros is more obviously sweet with mint, apple and vanilla. Eros Flame is more citrus and spicy, with a sweet woody base.
How long does Versace Eros last?
Reviewers rate Eros EDT very long-lasting, 10+ hours.
Is Eros Flame an Eau de Parfum?
Yes. Eros Flame is an Eau de Parfum, while the original Eros is an Eau de Toilette.
