Eros Eau de Toilette bottle Eros
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2012 Year 2019
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eros
Irresistibly bold and seductive, Eros is a clubbing powerhouse that balances electrifying freshness with addictive vanilla sweetness. Not for the timid, it grabs attention and never lets go.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Essence de la Vie
A solid, versatile amber-vanilla fragrance that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser. It doesn't break new ground, but it absolutely delivers on scent and performance.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 10%
Floral 8% 7%
Fruity 9% 10%
Green 14% 13%
Sweet 22% 23%
Warm 6% 6%
Woody 17% 20%
Earthy 13% 8%
Animalic 3% 4%
Fresh 30% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eros EdT
Essence de la Vie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 33% vs 33%
Apple 33% vs 38%
Lemon 32% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 37% vs 33%
Ambroxan 32% vs 41%
Geranium 29% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 35%
Cedar 24% vs 35%
Vetiver 22% vs 30%
Only in Eros
Oakmoss 22%

Accords

Eros Essence de la Vie
60%
Amber
100%
80%
Fresh Spicy
49%
Vanilla
74%
70%
Green
49%
70%
Aromatic
58%
Musky
62%
60%
Fruity
47%
55%
Citrus
Woody
52%
Sweet
47%
Amber shared
60%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
49%
74%
Green shared
70%
49%
Aromatic shared
70%
58%
62%
Fruity shared
60%
47%
55%
52%
47%

Performance

Eros Essence de la Vie
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eros

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Eros works year round but its sweet vanilla and tonka base, paired with bold projection, shine in cooler weather, while the fresh mint and citrus opening keep it wearable in spring and on summer nights.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its powerful projection and sweetness make it ideal for nights out, dates, and casual settings, but it risks overpowering in close office or sporty situations.

Essence de la Vie

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and versatile blend of fresh and warm notes make it suitable for a range of settings, from casual outings to date nights. It's a bit much for active sports but perfectly acceptable for a formal evening if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
98%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Apple, Mint notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eros
Essence de la Vie
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