Fragrance comparison

Eros Parfum vs Homem Especiarias

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,349 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eros Parfum

Versace

4.242,565 votes

Rank #23,067 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Especiarias

Natura

4.23784 votes

Rank #22,890 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eros Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Homem Especiarias
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eros Parfum4/7

Homem Especiarias3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros ParfumVersace

Homem EspeciariasNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 2,565 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 784 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerEros ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

2,565 votes

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

776 votes

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEros Parfum

SillageEros Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value76

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintLemonBlack PepperelemiLitsea Cubeba

Heart3-4 hrs

Green AppleGeraniumLavenderSagePomarose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmberVanillaPatchouliBenzoin

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitRhubarb Leaf

Heart

White PepperBlack PepperGingerNutmegCorianderelemiGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Pepper, elemi and Geranium. Durations are only published for Eros Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter91

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEros ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 32%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 18%

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,890

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHomem EspeciariasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Parfum takes the famous club-ready DNA and strips away the screechy synthetic edges. The crisp mint hits immediately. Crisp Italian lemon, tart green apple, and black pepper introduce a bright, zesty bite that feels instantly cleaner than the older Eau de Toilette. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite …

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Natura Homem Especiarias is a woody spicy fragrance built for the heat. It opens with a bright, zesty burst of citrus and rhubarb leaf, settling into a heart of black pepper, ginger, and nutmeg. This 2016 release by Verônica Kato is designed for the man who wants a clean, professional, and refreshing scent that holds …

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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 Parfum or Homem Especiarias?

Eros Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Eros Parfum is rated 4.24/5 from 2,565 votes; Homem Especiarias is rated 4.23/5 from 784 votes. Choose Eros Parfum for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Homem Especiarias for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eros Parfum or Homem Especiarias?

Eros Parfum lasts longest (Eros Parfum 74/100, Homem Especiarias 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Parfum or Homem Especiarias?

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

Do Eros Parfum and Homem Especiarias smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Pepper, elemi and Geranium.

Is Eros Parfum or Homem Especiarias better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eros Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Eros Parfum is the stronger pick. Eros Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Parfum and Homem Especiarias?

Eros Parfum has top notes of Mint, Lemon, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Green Apple, Geranium, Lavender and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. Homem Especiarias has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.