Fragrance comparison

Citrus Craving vs Eros Energy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,567 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citrus Craving

In The Box

4.6916 votes

Rank #31,728 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

94%scent match

Very similar

Eros Energy

Versace

3.924,551 votes

Rank #25,613 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus Craving takes 4 of 5 categories.

Citrus Craving
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eros Energy
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Craving4/5

Eros Energy1/5

Ratings & consensus: Citrus Craving
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus Craving
Sillage & projection: Citrus Craving
Value for money: Citrus Craving
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eros Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Citrus CravingIn The Box

Eros EnergyVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

3.92/ 5 · 4,551 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerCitrus CravingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

40%Love

31%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

4,551 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCitrus Craving

SillageCitrus Craving

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCitrus CravingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fruity48%

woody30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

woody30%

Scent match94%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonBlood OrangeSicilian BergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

Black CurrantPink PepperWhite Amber

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LemonLimeGrapefruitBlood OrangeSicilian BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperWhite AmberBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Blood Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Eros Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall64

Winter18

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

Casual 39%Work 32%Party 16%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEros EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Craving opens with a bright blast of lemon, blood orange, bergamot and grapefruit, then settles into a cleaner citrus-aromatic style with pink pepper, soft white amber and a mossy musky base. It reads fresh, zesty and easy to wear. This looks best suited to warm weather and daytime use. If you like lively citru…

Reviews →

Versace Eros Energy explodes with a massive blast of Italian citrus. The opening hits fast. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and juicy blood orange dominate the first twenty minutes. Do not overspray this. While the original Eros relied on mint and vanilla, this 2024 Eau de Parfum strips away the nightclub sweetness in …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citrus Craving or Eros Energy?

Citrus Craving takes 4 of 5 categories. Citrus Craving is rated 4.69/5 from 16 votes; Eros Energy is rated 3.92/5 from 4,551 votes. Choose Citrus Craving for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eros Energy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Craving or Eros Energy?

Citrus Craving lasts longest (Citrus Craving 69/100, Eros Energy 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Craving or Eros Energy?

Citrus Craving projects furthest (Citrus Craving 60/100, Eros Energy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Craving and Eros Energy smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Blood Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Citrus Craving or Eros Energy better for summer or winter?

Citrus Craving suits daytime wear; Eros Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Craving and Eros Energy?

Citrus Craving has top notes of Lemon, Blood Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper and White Amber, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Eros Energy has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, White Amber and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Patchouli.