Eros

This Eros dupe is Luxe Fragrances' reading of Versace's 2012 Eros, the mint-apple-tonka bestseller that's remained one of the most popular mainstream masculines for over a decade. The pyramid is close to the real thing: a zingy mint-green apple-lemon opening gives way to a tonka bean and ambroxan heart with geranium adding a green facet, before cedar and vetiver settle things into a warm, comforting close. The opening thirty minutes are genuinely a strong match for the original's electric, sweet-fresh signature that made Eros so wearable for a broad range of occasions. Where the divergence shows is longevity and projection - Versace's Eros is famous for hours of noticeable sillage thanks to its ambroxan-heavy formulation, while this version's loud opening burns off faster and the tonka-cedar base reads thinner and closer to skin. Still a fun, energetic pick for casual daytime wear and a reasonable way to sample the Eros silhouette before committing to the full-price bottle.