Versace Eros vs. Dior Sauvage – Which is Best For You?
A battle of two popular scents.
Two diverse scent characters, but which one is best?
In this review, I will describe both Versace Eros EDT and Dior Sauvage EDP‘s smell and performance. Then compare them to help you decide which is best for you, if not both.
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Versace Eros EDT
The opening starts with an intense blast of mint and green apple. There are spicy accents, slight sweetness, and a heavy aromatic accord.
Over the first few minutes, the aromatic accord only becomes stronger. Overpowering, the other top notes.
The first few minutes are equal parts spicy mint and aromatics. The mint is so intense it makes my eyes water a bit. The green apple accord from the initial spray was fleeting. Yet, it left behind its sweet accents.
After 15 minutes, the intensity of the aromatics and spicy mint fade. They linger in the background and still emphasize a very fresh aroma. Filling the void is a vanillic tonka bean. It is potentially the raw vanilla note as well.
However, at this point, there’s a slight woody depth.
The vanilla accord becomes the most prominent with its sweet nuances over time.
In the background are warm ambroxan accords paired with smooth cedar notes. They’re both faint and overpowered by the vanilla accord.
The rest of the wear finishes with prominent, slightly sweet vanilla and green nuances. Sitting atop a faint warm cedar and amber base.
Versace Eros EDT Performance
- Longevity: 8 – 9 hours
- Projection and Sillage: 2 hours and 3 feet
- Versatility: Spring, Summer, and Fall for going out settings
- Uniqueness: Slightly Below Average
- Compliments & Likability: Excellent
- Cost for Value: Slightly Above Average
- Number of Sprays: 5 – 6
- Most Prominent Notes: Mint, Green Apple, Vanilla, and Cedar
Dior Sauvage EDP
The opening starts with a blast of fresh bergamot. In the background are mildly spicy pepper notes and a clean, soapy lavender. In this case, lavender is very modern and uplifting rather than old-school.
As the scent develops, the citrus notes fade but leave their fresh accents. The ambroxan from the base starts to push to the forefront. The spices are slightly more prominent as the ambroxan “pushes” them to the top.
At this point, the lavender is almost entirely gone. A soft and well-rounded nature takes its place.
The rest of the wear is simple. Warm ambroxan is the most prominent, accompanied by fresh accents. Musky and slightly sweet vanillic accents are present but nothing considerable.
Of all parts of the fragrance, the opening is the most interesting. That’s only because there’s the most going on.
Sauvage EDP isn’t a linear scent, but it is simple. There’s a beginning and an end, and that’s about it. Quite impressive how a fragrance so simple can garner so much attention.
Dior Sauvage EDP Performance
- Longevity: 10 – 12 hours
- Projection and Sillage: 3+ hours and 3+ feet
- Versatility: All seasons and occasions
- Uniqueness: Below Average
- Compliments & Likability: Excellent
- Cost for Value: Excellent
- Number of Sprays: 3 – 4
- Most Prominent Notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lavender, and Ambroxan
Final Words
Dior Sauvage and Versace Eros are two completely different scents. The only thing these two have in common is their ability to attract attention and their lack of uniqueness.
Dior Sauvage EDP is the best formulation from the Dior Sauvage line. It’s also extremely versatile; this would be the one if you only needed one fragrance.
Versace Eros EDT is geared more towards its playful attitude for going out. It lacks the versatility of Sauvage and doesn’t nearly perform as well. Its only pro over Sauvage is that it’s slightly more affordable.
If I had to choose one scent, I will always choose Dior Sauvage because of its sheer versatility and quality over all its competitors.
Dior Sauvage EDP and Versace Eros EDT are both great fragrances. However, don’t limit yourself to them. Discover how Dior Sauvage compares to Bleu de Chanel here.