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Versace Eros and Valentino Uomo Born in Roma are often compared by people choosing between the two. Eros is a fougère fragrance and Uomo Born in Roma a woody one, and they share vetiver. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.

Eros stands apart with mint, green apple and lemon, while Uomo Born in Roma brings violet leaf, sea salt and sage. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Eros projects more (enormous against moderate). Eros is the cheaper one: about $80 against $115 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.

ErosVersaceUomo Born in RomaValentino
Typical price$80 · 3.4 oz$115 · 3.4 oz
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
Launched20122019
FamilyFougère, GourmandWoody, Aromatic
Top notesMint, Green apple, LemonViolet leaf, Sea salt
Heart notesTonka bean, Geranium, AmbroxanSage, Ginger
Base notesVanilla, Vetiver, Cedar, OakmossVetiver, Woody notes
LongevityLong-lastingLong-lasting
ProjectionEnormousModerate
Best seasonsSpring, Fall, WinterSpring, Fall, Winter
OccasionsDate, EverydayEveryday, Date, Office
StyleSeductive, UrbanUrban, Elegant, Seductive
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  1. Eros by Versace
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    Versace

    Eros

    $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 and stronger projection.

    Key notes:
    Mint, Green apple, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Vetiver
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
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  2. Uomo Born in Roma by Valentino
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    Valentino

    Uomo Born in Roma

    $115 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Salty violet leaf, ginger and smoky vetiver. Italian elegance with a modern edge.

    Choose Uomo Born in Roma if you want a quieter scent that stays close to the skin, something better suited to warm weather and a fragrance that covers more occasions.

    Key notes:
    Violet leaf, Sea salt, Sage, Vetiver, Woody notes
    Style:
    Urban, Elegant, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
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Which lasts longer, Eros or Uomo Born in Roma?

They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Eros projects more (enormous against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.

Is Eros or Uomo Born in Roma cheaper?

Eros is the cheaper one: about $80 against $115 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.

Do Eros and Uomo Born in Roma smell similar?

They share vetiver. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.

Which is better for summer and which for winter?

For spring and summer, Uomo Born in Roma is the better fit. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Eros is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Uomo Born in Roma in spring, fall and winter.

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