Versace Eros is averaged to last eight hours, which is less than it lasted before the fragrance was reformulated.
The release of Versace Eros marked the end of the brand’s five-year hiatus from releasing a fragrance for men. When Eros was released, Donatella Versace was quoted as stating, “Eros is truly the DNA of the house of Versace.”
Following the availability of Versace Eros, the fragrance, which was meant to be a scent for the night life, became one of the most preferred fragrances for men due to its popularity.
As a result, the fragrance has been used as an everyday fragrance because of its eight to 10-hour longevity.
Why is Versace Eros an embodiment of Versace’s DNA?
The biggest reason that Versace Eros was touted as an embodiment of the fashion house’s DNA was because Donatella Versace said, “We have a Greek (motif) making us think about ancient Greece, antiquities and mythology, while turquoise color represents the Mediterranean. That is Versace!”
Moreover, the addition of the Medusa emblem on the bottle cap and the emboldened print surrounded by a Greek print of the bottle heavily anchored the fragrance in the DNA of the brand, which was emphasised with the ad campaign of Versace Eros.
How long does Versace Eros last?
How Versace Eros was envisioned during its release and how it has since been used is different. When the fragrance was released in 2012, it was touted as a fragrance that was suited for a wild night out.
This is as the fragrance was promoted with Eros, the Greek god of love and the son of goddess, Aphrodite, as the scent’s embodiment.
Furthermore, it was marketed as a fragrance for a night out because the scent has a prominent, sweet scent that can envelop the entire room, especially as your body temperature rises and the fragrance permeates.
More and more men started wearing Versace Eros as an everyday scent. The transition was likely seamless for lovers of the scent, since it is well-known for its longevity and sillage.
In terms of the sillage, the scent is considered strong. This is despite the fact that the reformulated fragrance has been criticised for not having the same strong sillage properties that the original formulation had.
Therefore, by extension, the perfume’s longevity before the reformulation was estimated to last between 10 and 12 hours, with the fragrance remaining on the skin for hours after application.
Now the fragrance is estimated to last eight to 10 hours, and the scent remains on the skin as a faint fragrance for the last two hours.
While not as long-lasting as before, the longevity and the sillage of the fragrance is still good for an eau de toilette fragrance.
What does Versace Eros smell like?
The perfume is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men that was created by acclaimed perfumer, Aurelien Guichard. The nose design has main accords that include vanilla, aromatic, green, and fresh spicy.
The fragrance opens with a fresh burst of fruity undertones, owing to the crisp green apple and ripe lemon notes, before the aromatic backdrop of hints of mint and freshness set in.
A detailed breakdown of Versace Eros reveals:
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Versace Eros notes and price |
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| Top notes | Mint, green apple, and lemon |
| Middle notes | Tonka bean, Ambroxan, and Geranium |
| Base notes | Madagascar vanilla, Virginian cedar, Atlas cedar, vetiver, and oakmoss |
| Price | From $42.83 for a 30ml bottle on Amazon |
Where should I wear Versace Eros?
Since the perfume is considered an everyday scent, it is an ideal fragrance to wear to semi-casual and semi-formal events.
Therefore, the scent is suitable for work related activities as the fragrance does command attention, which will make your presence felt in the room.
This perfume is also suitable for daytime events, especially outdoor activities, because the scent can be overwhelming if it’s sprayed on heavily-handedly, especially in closed spaces.
Lastly, the scent is ideal for a night out clubbing, as it was initially touted by the fashion house.
How many sprays of Versace Eros are recommended?
Versace Eros can be worn in the summer and winter seasons. During winter, two to four sprays is more than enough.
Recommendations include a single or double spray around the neck pressure points, and two sprays on the wrist pressure points, one on each wrist. In the summer, especially in extreme and humid weather conditions, two to three sprays are more than enough.
Any more than this would be overpowering, and may be exaggerated by the rising body temperature that is nearly inevitable in summer. The overbearing scent will likely make it impossible to breathe in anything but the fragrance.