Head to head
Versace Eros and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the fougère family, and they share mint, tonka bean and vanilla. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Eros stands apart with green apple, lemon and geranium, while Le Male brings lavender, cardamom and bergamot. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Eros projects more (enormous against strong). Eros is the cheaper one: about $80 against $85 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| ErosVersace | Le MaleJean Paul Gaultier | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $80 · 3.4 oz | $85 · 4.2 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 1995 |
| Family | Fougère, Gourmand | Fougère, Amber |
| Top notes | Mint, Green apple, Lemon | Lavender, Mint, Cardamom, Bergamot |
| Heart notes | Tonka bean, Geranium, Ambroxan | Cinnamon, Cumin, Orange blossom |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss | Vanilla, Tonka bean, Sandalwood |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Enormous | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Date, Everyday | Date, Everyday |
| Style | Seductive, Urban | Seductive, Classic, Cozy |
Versace
$80 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Icy mint and sweet vanilla in a nightclub fougère. Youthful, magnetic and with spectacular projection.
Choose Eros if you want stronger projection, something better suited to warm weather and a more urban character.
Jean Paul Gaultier
$85 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Barbershop lavender and creamy vanilla: an amber fougère with the soul of a classic. Comforting, sensual and very nineties.
Choose Le Male if you want a quieter scent that stays close to the skin, something better suited to cold weather and a more classic and cozy character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Eros projects more (enormous against strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Eros is the cheaper one: about $80 against $85 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share mint, tonka bean and vanilla. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Eros is the better fit. For fall and winter, Le Male is the better fit. Eros is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Le Male in fall and winter.
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