Head to head
Versace Eros and Versace Dylan Blue are often compared by people choosing between the two. Eros is a fougère fragrance and Dylan Blue an aromatic one, and they share tonka bean. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Eros stands apart with mint, green apple and lemon, while Dylan Blue brings bergamot, grapefruit and marine notes. 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 | Dylan BlueVersace | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $80 · 3.4 oz | $85 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2016 |
| Family | Fougère, Gourmand | Aromatic, Fougère |
| Top notes | Mint, Green apple, Lemon | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Marine notes, Fig leaf |
| Heart notes | Tonka bean, Geranium, Ambroxan | Violet leaf, Pepper, Papyrus, Patchouli |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss | Musk, Incense, Tonka bean, Saffron |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Enormous | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Occasions | Date, Everyday | Everyday, Office, Date |
| Style | Seductive, Urban | Fresh, Urban, Seductive |
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 and something better suited to cold weather.
Versace
$85 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aromatic
Aquatic citrus and mineral incense in a deep blue bottle. Fresh, powerful and very versatile.
Choose Dylan Blue 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.
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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 tonka bean. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Dylan Blue is the better fit. For fall and winter, Eros is the better fit. Eros is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Dylan Blue in spring, summer and fall.
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