Fragrance comparison

Eros Najim vs Pastel

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,246 ratings analysed

Eros Najim

Versace

3.831,241 votes

Rank #25,832 Warm SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pastel

The Cologne House

4.205 votes

Rank #40,802 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pastel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eros Najim
Choose it for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pastel
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eros Najim1/4

Pastel3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros NajimVersace

PastelThe Cologne House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,241 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

1,241 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPastel

SillagePastel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPastelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

caramel92%

citrus84%

oud77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelItalian Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

CardamomOud

Base8-10+ hrs

IncensePatchouliVetiver

Top

VioletCardamomRose

Heart

GeraniumOrris Root

Base

VetiverTonkaIncenseOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Oud, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eros Najim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,802

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEros NajimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Najim shifts the famous club DNA toward smoky woods. It hits hard at first. A bright burst of Italian mandarin cuts through warm, sticky caramel within seconds. That sharp citrus sweetness soon yields to spicy cardamom and a tame, beginner-friendly oud. Deep in the drydown, smoky incense and earthy patcho…

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Pastel by The Cologne House offers a quiet, woody escape. This 2024 launch balances soft violet and cardamom with a grounded base of vetiver and oud. It is a thoughtful, unisex choice for those who prefer their scent to sit close to the skin rather than project loudly. Perfect for office wear or relaxed spring weekend…

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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 Najim or Pastel?

Pastel takes 3 of 4 categories. Eros Najim is rated 3.83/5 from 1,241 votes; Pastel is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eros Najim for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pastel for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Najim or Pastel?

Pastel lasts longest (Pastel 100/100, Eros Najim 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Najim or Pastel?

Pastel projects furthest (Pastel 88/100, Eros Najim 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Najim and Pastel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Oud, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Eros Najim or Pastel better for summer or winter?

Eros Najim suits evening wear; Pastel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Najim and Pastel?

Eros Najim has top notes of Caramel and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom and Oud, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver. Pastel has top notes of Violet, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Tonka, Incense and Oud.