Are you a fan of Versace Eros and curious about its new variant, Versace Eros Flame? One of the most common questions asked by fragrance enthusiasts is whether they smell similar or not. Let’s take a closer look at both fragrances and see if they have any similarities.
What is Versace Eros?
Versace Eros is a popular fragrance launched in 2012. It’s known for its blend of fresh, sweet, and spicy notes that create a powerful and seductive scent.
The top notes include mint, green apple, and lemon, followed by heart notes of tonka bean, geranium, and ambroxan. The base notes consist of vanilla, vetiver, oakmoss, and cedarwood.
What is Versace Eros Flame?
Versace Eros Flame was launched in 2018 as a flanker to the original Versace Eros fragrance. According to Donatella Versace, this fragrance was created for a “passionate man who is in touch with his feelings.”
The top notes include black pepper, orange blossom, rosemary, lemon, and chinotto. The heart notes feature geranium, pepperwood (a sustainable alternative to sandalwood), and rose. The base notes consist of patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, oakmoss accord, and vanilla.
Do They Smell Similar?
While both fragrances share some similarities in terms of the scent profile – such as the use of mint and geranium – they are also quite different. While Versace Eros has a more tropical vibe with its green apple note that’s absent from Eros Flame.
The opening of Versace Eros Flame comes with an intense blast of black pepper that gradually fades away to reveal a rose-patchouli combination with hints of citrusy sweetness from chinotto. The dry down is quite woody, with cedarwood and vetiver being the most prominent notes, making Versace Eros Flame more of a mature scent than its predecessor.
In comparison, Versace Eros has a fresher and sweeter opening with mint and lemon notes. The fragrance’s heart notes feature geranium and tonka bean, which give it a more floral and powdery scent. The dry down is also woodsy but with more vanilla sweetness and oakmoss than cedarwood and vetiver.
Conclusion
While both fragrances have some similarities, they are different enough to stand on their own. Versace Eros Flame has a more mature and sophisticated vibe, whereas the original Versace Eros is fresher and sweeter.
If you’re a fan of either fragrance, it’s worth trying out the other one as well to see which one suits your personality better. Regardless of which one you choose, both fragrances are excellent choices for any occasion – be it formal or casual.