Fragrance comparison

Eros Eau de Parfum vs Kardigan

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 7,578 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eros Eau de Parfum

Versace

4.337,575 votes

Rank #23,043 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eros Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eros Eau de Parfum3/5

Kardigan2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros Eau de ParfumVersace

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 7,575 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

7,575 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageEros Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKardiganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintCandy appleLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbroxanGeraniumClary Sage

Base8-10 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodBitter OrangePatchouliLeather

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Category winnerEros Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter85

Day44

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Party 35%Date 29%Casual 22%Work 14%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEros Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Eau de Parfum is an aromatic woody fragrance built for evening wear, date nights, and cooler weather. The first spritz delivers an intense flash of frosty spearmint, tart candied apple, and zesty Italian lemon. Give it two minutes for the sharp alcohol vapors to dissipate. As the scent warms on your skin,…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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 Eau de Parfum or Kardigan?

Eros Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Eros Eau de Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 7,575 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Eros Eau de Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Eau de Parfum or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Eros Eau de Parfum 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Eau de Parfum or Kardigan?

Eros Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Eros Eau de Parfum 62/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Eau de Parfum and Kardigan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Ambroxan and Geranium.

Is Eros Eau de Parfum or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Eros Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Eau de Parfum and Kardigan?

Eros Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mint, Candy apple, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ambroxan, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Bitter Orange. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.