Eros has been a massive hit series for Versace in the past decade-plus. In 2024, the brand has released the newest part of the line, Eros Energy. I bought a full bottle of it to test out recently and now want to compare the fragrance to the other Eros scents.
In this post, I will compare and contrast Eros Energy with Eros Parfum. How does each smell? Which lasts longer? Which is the better buy?
Tale of the Tape: Eros Parfum vs. Eros Energy
Eros Parfum
Notes include: lemon, mandarin, black pepper, elemi, tonka bean, Madagascar vanilla, litsea cubeba, pomarose, geranium, lavender, clary sage, benzoin, cashmeran, patchouli, vetiver
Click here to try: Eros Parfum
My Full Review: Eros Parfum
Eros Energy
Notes include: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, orange blackcurrant, musk, amber, moss
Click here to try: Versace Eros Energy
Read my review: Energy
Opening
Eros Parfum opens up fresh versus other Eros releases. The citrus notes aren’t as intense and add a sparkling quality to the blend, instead of a sharp lemon up front.
Lemon, mandarin, and the litsea cubeba (sort of a lemon verbena) split fairly equally in terms of how strong each of them feels in the mix. The amber and resinous notes are also much from the start, than other Eros scents.
Not just the amber from the original, but also benzoin and elemi, as well. The resin or medicinal sort of smell isn’t huge in the opening, but there. Sort of a fuzzy type of smell. Black pepper and sage really come through to my nose.
This doesn’t have the same level green apple here, as Eros EDT for instance. The apple is the ‘pomarose’ note.
Mint, gives way to a stronger geranium influence and the general aromatic freshness of notes like clary sage and pepper.
Eros Energy, meanwhile, begins with a whole lot of citrus. For me, it comes in waves. First, we get a mix of mostly: lemon, grapefruit, bergamot. Then: lime, orange, and even some blackcurrant.
Very juicy, fresh, and tart with how it comes across. Some light spiciness is there, but it’s faint.
It’s almost like a more diverse version of Dior Homme Cologne. The musk is there too, but Eros Energy also has an amber and woodiness, which will become more noticeable later on.
There is plenty of overlap in terms of notes here, but the two Eros fragrances come across completely differently.
Which do I prefer? Eros Parfum. I tend to like how it starts more often than I seemingly do so far with the citrus overload of Energy.
Edge: Parfum
Projection
Eros Parfum is definitely a strong fragrance throughout its wear. It’s not a complete beast, with a normal amount of sprays. However, it is very noticeable, leaves a scent trail, and projects pretty far off of the skin.
Energy has a nice strong start. It’s not a heavy scent, but that citrus opening is sharp, and can definitely reach across a room with a good amount of spraying.
Once it settles, it’s a moderate scent for a few hours. Then, it’ll be much more intimate. Eros Energy never reaches the peak of Parfum nor the steady performance over the course of the wear.
Edge: Parfum
Longevity
Eros Parfum can last for 10 hours, on my skin. Sometimes, it’ll be 8 or 9 hours, but I’ve gotten ten out of it multiple times.
Testing out Eros Energy, it seems to go between 5 and 7 hours, on skin. Those last few hours aren’t anything more than a bit of the remaining musk and amber notes.
Not a great performer. The weakest of the Eros series, with its performance, and the one with the least in common with the other entries.
Edge: Parfum
Versatility
With Parfum, it’s still an autumn and winter wear, like the other Eros scents. Though, warmer temperatures seem to work well.
Parfum cannot be a summertime fragrance like Energy can, though. It works well in the heat, not so much for the colder months. I think it’d be too ‘screechy’ and sharp in a cold environment.
Parfum’s smoothness and toned down use of the amber, really help it to have a more mature profile than others in the series. Especially, when compared the the more casual Energy.
Parfum would fit in better for the nightlife, dates, or even the office. Neither is an office scent for most guys.
Parfum can’t do the heat to the same extent, but it can do everything else better than Eros Energy.
Edge: Parfum
Overall Scent
Overall, which of these editions of Eros for men by Versace, do I prefer?
Eros Energy is okay. I’m not enthralled with it so far, but I don’t hate it either. It’s definitely different with it’s lighter and summer friendly formula, which I do personally like such fragrances.
However, while it’s a good example of this type of summertime wear, there are better options out there.
Parfum is probably my favorite Versace Eros fragrance, as of now. It’s got a lot of the good qualities of the old bottles of the EDT, while giving you something with a bit more refinement.
It’s not far and away better than Eros EDP, EDT, or even Flame. However, it’s the one I’d go with, if I were in the market.
Between these two, I would rather wear Eros Parfum. Energy has the spring and summer advantage, but that’s about it. Parfum is a better smelling scent and has much better performance, in comparison.
Winner: Eros Parfum
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