Head to head
Versace Eros and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male are often compared by people choosing between the two. Eros is a fougère fragrance and Ultra Male an amber one, and they share mint, lemon, vanilla and cedar. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Eros stands apart with green apple, tonka bean and geranium, while Ultra Male brings pear, lavender and bergamot. Ultra Male lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and they project about the same (enormous). Eros is the cheaper one: about $80 against $110 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 | Ultra MaleJean Paul Gaultier | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $80 · 3.4 oz | $110 · 4.2 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2015 |
| Family | Fougère, Gourmand | Amber, Gourmand |
| Top notes | Mint, Green apple, Lemon | Pear, Lavender, Mint, Bergamot, Lemon |
| Heart notes | Tonka bean, Geranium, Ambroxan | Cinnamon, Sage, Caraway |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss | Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, Cedar |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Very long-lasting |
| Projection | Enormous | Enormous |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Date, Everyday | Date |
| Style | Seductive, Urban | Seductive, 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 a lower price, something better suited to warm weather and a fragrance that covers more occasions.
Jean Paul Gaultier
$110 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Amber
Juicy pear and black vanilla with cinnamon. A very sweet, very loud party scent.
Choose Ultra Male if you want longer wear, something better suited to cold weather and a more cozy character.
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Take the quizUltra Male lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and they project about the same (enormous). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Eros is the cheaper one: about $80 against $110 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, lemon, vanilla and cedar. 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, Ultra Male is the better fit. Eros is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Ultra Male in fall and winter.
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