Versace Eros is touted as an aromatic fougère fragrance for men with top notes that include mint, green apple, and lemon.
One of Versace’s most popular fragrances for men is the 2012 eau de toilette fragrance, Versace Eros. When it was released, the scent was touted as a fragrance that embodies the DNA of the leading luxury designer fashion house.
Since its release, the Versace Eros range has continued to expand with more flankers released. However, the original perfume still remains one of the most popular and bestselling fragrances for men.
This can be credited to the fact that it is an aromatic fougère fragrance with main accords of vanilla, aromatic, green, and fresh spicy owing to the top notes of the fragrance.
Who is the perfumer behind Versace Eros?
Versace Eros’ nose design was created by the acclaimed and world-renowned perfumer, Aurelien Guichard.
Born in Grasse, France, it seems that the perfumer’s fate was sealed from birth, as Guichard is a second-generation perfumer in his family, following in his father’s footsteps by making the transition to perfumery.
Guichard’s family was initially already involved in the perfume industry as they had a family farm where they grew roses and jasmine that were used by major perfume houses.
Although Guichard is known for his association with Givaudan, he has also worked with other leading brands including Bond No. 9, Davidoff, and Robert Piguet.
What does Versace Eros smell like?
To contextualise the review of how Versace Eros smells like, it is worth mentioning that the review is based on the reformulated Versace Eros fragrance.
For the most part, the reformulated scent has experienced backlash, as it supposedly does not have the same potency as the perfume’s original formulation.
But the backlash is based on the memory of the original’s performance compared to the reformulation’s performance, and not on actual findings shared by Versace.
It is believed that the reformulation does not open as strongly with lemon notes as the original formulation does. Instead, the aromatic fougère fragrance opens with a fresh burst of fruity overtones due to the lemon, apple, and mint top notes.
As a result of the presence of the green apple note and the reduction of lemon in the opening, the opening scent is arguably more balanced than the original.
In rapid succession, the fragrance then reveals the tonka bean notes, adding a sweet and earthy undertone to the scent. As it dries down, the top notes subside and open to the middle notes, which highlight the floral hints of geranium.
Soon the fragrance opens to musky notes of the ambroxan, which, when paired with the tonka beans, creates a sweet and almost palatable accord.
Overall, the scent is citrusy and sweet, layered with creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and mint notes that linger on the skin.
A detailed breakdown of Versace Eros notes
While it is important to know how to apply this fragrance, and what it smells like on the skin, it is also important to share a detailed breakdown of the fragrance notes so that the potential buyer can gauge whether the aromatic fragrance includes any notes that they may not be aware of.
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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 |
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What inspired Versace Eros?
When Versace released Versace Eros in 2012, the aim was to create a fragrance for men that embodied the DNA of the renowned fashion house. Versace is best known for its use of Greek mythology, iconography, and objects.
Therefore, it is easy to pick up on the correlation, when you look at the bottle and packaging, which is evident in the turquoise of the bottle which is meant to mirror the colour of the Mediterranean seas.
The correlation is also clear in the use of Medusa, the popular Versace Greek mythology iconography that is etched into the face of the bottle and the top of the bottle cap, along with the signature print Greek design.
All these elements combined create a fragrance for men that embodies the brand’s DNA.
Who is Eros?
Eros was the son of Aphrodite and the Greek god of carnal love. He is more commonly known as cupid, who makes people fall in love by shooting an arrow into their hearts.
Eros has connotations of sensuality, being inhabited, and lust, as can be seen in the sensual ad campaign of the fragrance.
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