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Versace Eros
Versace·Original $129 for 100ml

Versace Eros

Curated by the Scent File Editor

What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Opens with a sharp blast of cool mint riding over green apple and a squeeze of lemon — clean, almost edible, with real presence. The heart settles into sweet ambroxan with tonka bean and vanilla pushing warmth underneath, shifting the whole thing from fresh to softly gourmand without losing its crispness. Vetiver and oakmoss keep the dry-down grounded so it never turns cloying. Projection is loud early, then settles into a skin-hugging sillage that carries for hours — Spring and summer nights out, best on someone who leans into bold rather than understated.

First listed match
ALT Fragrances Lust
ALT Fragrances

Lust

$29

ALT Fragrances sells Lust as inspired by Versace Eros.

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Dua Fragrances

Greatness

Price
$33
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The Scent File Method

Dua Fragrances sells Greatness on its own product page as "Inspiration: Eros Vintage 2012 Formulation by Versace" — the original Eros mint-apple-tonka-ambroxan profile. The inspired-by pairing is manufacturer-stated; we have no community accuracy or longevity evidence yet, so no score is shown.

masculine

Oakcha Mint Squeeze
Oakcha

Mint Squeeze

Price
$39.95
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No score we can stand behind yet for this dupe. Submission flow coming soon.
The Scent File Method

Oakcha sells Mint Squeeze as inspired by Versace Eros.

masculine

Is the original worth it?

Is Versace Eros worth $129?

The closest match we list, ALT Fragrances Lust, isn't community-scored yet — so we can't put a number on how close it gets. The original stays the reference here; if you'd rather try the budget take first, ALT Fragrances Lust runs $29.

Save ~$100 with the dupeOriginal $129

The top dupe of Versace's Eros is Lust by ALT Fragrances. It isn't community-scored yet — more on the way as community evidence accumulates. At $29, it's a budget alternative to the $129 original — saving roughly $100 per bottle. Below: 2 more dupes, each marked with how well its score is backed.

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Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Eros?

The most-cited dupe for Eros is Lust by ALT Fragrances. It is not community-scored yet, so we do not list an accuracy or longevity number for it — treat it as an untested budget take rather than a verified match.

What does Eros smell like?

Eros by Versace is a fresh/gourmand/woody scent built on mint, green apple, lemon, tonka bean, ambroxan, vanilla, and more. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.

What perfume is similar to Eros?

The closest scents to Eros by shared notes are Versace Eros EDP, Azzaro Wanted by Night, Versace Eros Parfum. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Eros.

How are Eros dupes scored?

Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.

Are the dupe recommendations for Eros sponsored?

No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.

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