Fragrance comparison

Eros vs Héros

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 27,589 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eros

Versace

4.0827,588 votes

Rank #23,566 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Héros

Marcus Spurway

5.001 votes

Rank #57,458 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eros
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Héros
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Eros5/5

Héros0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErosVersace

HérosMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 27,588 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

27,588 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityEros

SillageEros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerErosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both aromatic, vanilla and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintGreen AppleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbroxanGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaVirginian CedarAtlas CedarVetiverOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

Green AppleLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmbroxan

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaOakmossVetiverCedar

Category winnerErosLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day43

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Party 35%Date 28%Casual 24%Work 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Party 25%Work 23%Date 21%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,566

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerErosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros hits your skin with a cool blast of crushed green mint, crisp tart green apple, and bright Italian lemon zest. It immediately announces itself. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into warm Venezuelan tonka bean, clean amber-like ambroxan, and geranium leaf. The base settles into a rich b…

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Héros by Marcus Spurway hits the air with an energetic burst of tart green apple, zesty lemon, and crushed garden mint. The opening feels like cracking open a cold citrus soda on a warm afternoon, crisp and immediately invigorating. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a clean geranium leaf and warm ambroxan take over the…

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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, Eros or Héros?

Eros takes 5 of 5 categories. Eros is rated 4.08/5 from 27,588 votes; Héros is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eros for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Héros for a aromatic and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Eros or Héros?

Eros lasts longest (Eros 70/100, Héros 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros or Héros?

Eros projects furthest (Eros 62/100, Héros 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros and Héros smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Green Apple, Lemon and Ambroxan.

Is Eros or Héros better for summer or winter?

Eros suits evening wear; Héros suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros and Héros?

Eros has top notes of Mint, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Geranium, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Virginian Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver. Héros has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Ambroxan, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.