Fragrance comparison

Eros Flame vs Original Santal

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 19,203 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eros Flame

Versace

4.3316,230 votes

Rank #23,029 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #24,679 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Flame takes 6 of 8 categories.

Eros Flame
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Original Santal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eros Flame6/8

Original Santal1/8

Ratings & consensus: Eros Flame
Community sentiment: Eros Flame
Longevity: Eros Flame
Sillage & projection: Eros Flame
Value for money: Eros Flame
Versatility: Original Santal
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Eros Flame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros FlameVersace

Original SantalCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 16,230 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 2,973 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerEros FlameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

16,230 votes

41%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,973 votes

Category winnerEros FlameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEros Flame

SillageEros Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value26

Category winnerEros FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMadagascar PepperLemonChinottoRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumPepperwood™

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodTexas CedarPatchouliOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerOriginal SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women1

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 22%Work 15%

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Date 30%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,029

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,679

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEros FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Flame puts a fiery twist on the modern sweet designer profile. It opens with a bright flash of tart Italian chinotto, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed black pepper. That citrus punch is sharp at first. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into an aromatic heart of geranium and rose before set…

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Original Santal by Creed turns the traditional idea of dry woody sandalwood into a bright, warm, and inviting scent. Right from the first spray, you get a lively burst of juniper berries, spicy ginger, and zesty bergamot that feels crisp and invigorating. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts toward a soothing heart of…

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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 Flame or Original Santal?

Eros Flame takes 6 of 8 categories. Eros Flame is rated 4.33/5 from 16,230 votes; Original Santal is rated 4.05/5 from 2,973 votes. Choose Eros Flame for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Original Santal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Flame or Original Santal?

Eros Flame lasts longest (Eros Flame 74/100, Original Santal 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Flame or Original Santal?

Eros Flame projects furthest (Eros Flame 63/100, Original Santal 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Flame and Original Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Geranium and Tonka Bean.

Is Eros Flame or Original Santal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eros Flame is the stronger pick. For winter, Eros Flame is the stronger pick. Eros Flame suits evening wear; Original Santal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Flame and Original Santal?

Eros Flame has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper, Lemon and Chinotto, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Pepperwood™, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Texas Cedar. Original Santal has top notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger and Rosemary, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar and Oakmoss.