Is The Parfum Hub Athens 26 a dupe of Versace Eros?
Eros EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Athens 26 EDP
→
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Eros
- Athens 26
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A confident, playful powerhouse that balances sharp freshness with decadent vanilla sweetness. Eros EDP is a go-to for making a bold impression and never fades into the background.
Athens 26 matches Eros EDP's mint-apple-ambroxan signature closely and the sweet-fresh opening is convincing, but the smooth, radiant ambroxan-vanilla blend that makes Eros feel expensive turns sharper and more synthetic here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Eros Eau de Parfum's bold citrus, mint, and green notes make it lively for spring and fall, while its vanilla and woody base give it enough depth for cooler winter days. The sweetness and richness can be a bit much for the hottest summer weather, though the freshness keeps it wearable in the evening.
Occasions
Its strong projection and seductive sweetness make it ideal for dates or nights out, while the gourmand and bold accords are a bit too much for the office or sporty activities. It works casually but can be overpowering in formal or professional settings.
Seasons
A powerful sweet-woody-ambery composition like this suits cooler months where the projection feels intentional rather than overwhelming.
Occasions
Loud and sweet enough for evenings, dates and dressier occasions; too much for the office or casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Clary Sage, Ambroxan, Geranium
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.