Eros Flame

Jeez, designers are really getting beat up these days huh? Its a shame though, this fragrance is one of my favorites. I might be biased because this was my first fragrance, but its a really nice fragrance! I was really shocked because I absolutely disgusted the original Eros and thought I wouldnt like flame. To my shock, I really enjoyed it. It kinda stuck out to me in the sephora, it seemed different than the other perfumes. The pros: -That sweet vanilla drydown (should be its own fragrance lol) -Good compliment getter -Good for everyday use (except summer, you will definetly kill people unless you under spray, but I would prefer a more aquatic or fruity fragrance) -Really nice Mandarin Orange and Pepper in the opening (Some people find this combo to be boring, but i beg to differ) -Respectable performance (fragrances dont have to be a 14 hour scent, calm down and carry a decant) The cons: -That opening can be really harsh some days, especially on an empty stomach -Kind of hard to wear in the winter -Speaking of the opening, DO NOT OVERSPRAY, you will definetly kill noses with the pepper note Of course my rating has gone down over the years, but i think a good rating would be a 8.5/10 Nice job Versace EDIT: Honestly, after seeing other peoples thoughts on this fragrance, I honestly feel confused. I keep hearing the words boring, generic and crowd pleaser being thrown around. To me, I can't really find a fragrance thats that similar to this one other than the original flanker (even then, they only share a couple things in common like the loudness and drydown). I dont know if I would call it generic when perfumes like Prada Paradigme, YSL Y EDP, Invictus, literally the base Eros and Sauvage exist. I genuinely cant see it as something as generic as those that i named before. Sure, it has that designer feel, but that doesnt immediately make it boring and generic. Idk man, sorry that this fragrance doesnt have notes of ink, castoreum and civet and is actually relatively enjoyable to the average nose. And im not clowning on Niche perfumery, I myself love niche perfumes and I highly respect them, im just trying to say that not every scent needs to be this crazy discovery. To be honest, I myself find this to be kind of a unique scent on its own. Honestly, I absolutely love the opening. In my original review, I was disliking it and acting like it was in the way of the drydown, but it has seriously grown on me. Its slightly harsh, but not to that degree. The combination of the Citrus notes with the Pepper is a really well done pairing that I dont see often. Whatever, call the opening and this whole perfume boring, but admit that its pretty good. Also, for some reason I didnt talk about the best note in this fragrance being the Rose in my original review. That hit of rose is what honestly makes me come back to it so often (other than the fact that I only own three fragrances, but shush) and its such a highlight and I honestly dont see many people talking about it. Reading my original review, I think its slightly lackluster. So, I'll make a new one: Versace Eros Flame Rating: 10/10 in the designer "Sephora" realm, 7/10 when compared to the higher quality "Niche" fragrances Pros: -I dont really get the whole "its only for the colder of days" thing. Honestly, I see it as an all year round scent and something that is very signature scentable. Sure, its not meant for summer, but you could honestly rock it with the right mindset (albeit it would make more sense to wear something like God of Fire or Afternoon Swim). -I'll mention it anyways but it pulls compliments alot (not like I buy for compliments but I'll mention it) -Really amazing scent, like just really good. Idk man its really good smelling just go smell it yourself you'll know. Idk how to describe it its really just my personal taste. I love literally every note in this fragrance, they all work so harmoniously. Although, this part is personal so you should go and test it out yourself - Really good performance, like for a citrus heavy fragrance, you are getting good performance out of this. -I would write in all caps but idk if thats allowed so pretend I am. Dude the price is so low for what you are getting. On discounters its like 50 CAD for 100ml which is absolutely insane and beats out some cheap arabic dupes. - Great atomiser if that matters to some. Thankfully its not those dumb "PrEsSuRIzEd" atomizers that waste all of the juice (seriously, why do people like those???) Cons: - I will be honest, it isnt the smoothest of blends and not the highest of quality (what did you expect its cheap as hell and is a designer) - I swear im not being biast but I cant really think of any other cons other than the fact that I'm gonna have to buy a second bottle because of how fast im chugging through it - Stands proud in its own designer realm but falls flat to the objectively better more higher quality fragrances (I cant call it my favorite fragrance of all time because there is stuff that i like more like Ombre leather, Musk therapy, Sospiro Vibrato, Oud satin mood and Blonde amber to name a few). Surely i'm slightly biast because like I said this was my first fragrance and I hold way too much sentimental value to it, but I put those feelings aside and It's still my favorite designer fragrance of all time. Kudos to you Versace! (I could honestly improve the fragrance a bit by maybe adding some Oud to the drydown, Making the opening more spicy and more faithful to that "Flame" name, maybe making more dark by toning down the sweetness and adding some nice ambery notes to it, and some more stuff. Maybe Versace should release a more dark version of Eros flame where the opening is still really uplifting but it dries down to something more sinister. I guess I'll keep dreaming, lol)

#102 of My Fragrance Journey - Versace Eros Flame: I didn't expect it to feel this intense, honestly. I thought it'd be another fresh-spicy thing I'd wear once and forget. But somewhere between the cold air and that first hit off my skin, it became something else. It opens fast. Bright, almost electric - lemon, tangerine, bitter orange. Not soft citrus. More like a sharp intake of breath. Then the spice cuts through. Black pepper, a little wild, rosemary keeps it from going too far. That contrast is the thing - cold and heat sitting right next to each other, not blending yet, just pushing. I remember thinking: okay, this is a lot. But in a good way. It doesn't wait for you to catch up. It just starts, and you either move with it or you don't. Then it shifts. Not dramatically - just enough. The citrus pulls back, and something more structured comes through. Pepperwood, geranium, a floral edge that doesn't feel delicate. Slightly green, slightly rosy, still grounded. This is where it starts feeling intentional, like it knows exactly where it's going. More composed. More considered. Worth saying though - it's strong. You feel it, and so will everyone near you. Restraint actually matters here. Two sprays and it's confident. More than that, and the spice tips it somewhere overwhelming. It's the kind of fragrance that rewards a light hand. The drydown is what keeps pulling me back. Vanilla, tonka - smooth, almost comforting, but not sugary. There's something darker sitting underneath it. Oakmoss, a bit damp, slightly bitter, and it changes the whole thing. Keeps the sweetness honest. Adds depth. Makes it feel more adult, less obvious. Cedar and vetiver in the background, quiet, just holding the structure together. That's when it clicks. It's not trying to be subtle - but it's not careless either. There's a balance between bold and controlled, between warmth and edge, that a lot of fragrances in this space don't quite land. This one does. And I get why people reach for it, especially in colder weather, when that contrast between the heat of the spice and the cold air outside actually makes sense. It's not unpredictable. If you know this DNA you'll recognise it. It's just done better than most. So yeah. Didn't expect to like it this much. Vibe: Cold air, warm skin. That moment just before something happens. Performance: 8–10 hours, strong projection early, settles closer after a few hours. A cold-weather weapon. Fit: You wear this when you want to be felt before you're seen - and you're comfortable with that. Do you lean into that heat... or are you still waiting for it to soften? More scent stories and visuals on Instagram - @lavendercloudsjd

********************************************** I ♥ original EROS, but I ♥♥♥ Flame more ********************************************** I ♥ the original EROS, my reviews has one of the most balloons awards (yet) I now prefer Flame, here is why: 1. Better Blended (more smooth) . Original Eros start with a Fresh Lemon & Fresh Mint opening, then do a sudden left-turn toward a Seductive Sweet Vanilla drydown. This Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde personality grabs attention (but) can also came off rather Jarring, non-smooth, Immature, and not-well blended. This is where FLAME wins for me. It is a better (blended) fragrances from the beginning to the end. The sweet Mandarin Orange blended well with a sweet Vanilla drydown. There are no sudden Left Turn, no sudden change-of-character, no sudden switch-of-character. 2. More Mature, Less Attention Grabbing . Flame, due to its smooth blended nature, doesn't grab attention like the original EROS. It is the more Mature Brother to Eros, the type of men who is Self-Confident without the need to call attention to oneself. A good analogy are: Original Eros = Rapper Vanilla Ice from 1990. Loud, Crude, in-your-face, attention grabber. I'm Proud, I'm Loud, don't ignore me. Eros Flame = Actor Ryan Gosling . Classically Handsome but never shout, never call for attention, never try to stand out, dress conservatively. It is knowing who you are as a MAN without the need to shout. 3. Orange-Peel Vanilla is Seductive.... Less clubbing but more DATE NIGHT appropriate *********************************************** Flame is stronger > (Reformulated) EROS *********************************************** Flame Haters seem to have forgotten that EROS has sadly been reformulated. EROS is no longer the 10hrs powerhouse from 2016, but a reduced average 5~6 hrs longevity. I agree with User (Jerry Dee) from post below that: "FLAME lasts better than the reformulated Eros" • 10 hrs+ Original 2016 Eros, sometimes next day • 5~6 hrs 2019 Eros from Macy • 6~7 hrs 2019 Eros Flame from Macy ********************************************************************** Flame better with AGE (35+), EROS better with teen~college ********************************************************************** Ultimately AGE play a huge factor here. If you're a 20s something needing a Clubbing Fragrance for attention, by all means buy the Reformulated EROS for attention. On the other hand, if you're a 35+ professional, who don't go to clubs anymore, than the new FLAME with its "Mature Subtle Seductive" Charm is the better fit. • EROS is the better Clubbing fragrance for 20 something • FLAME is the better DATE NIGHT fragrance for 35+. No hate, just TRUTH.

Versace Eros Flame: L’Evoluzione della Passione Visione Artistica Lanciato nel 2018 sotto la direzione creativa di Donatella Versace e magistralmente formulato dal Naso Olivier Pescheux, Eros Flame rappresenta una deviazione netta dal DNA mentolato-vanigliato del capostipite Eros EDT. Se l'originale celebrava il desiderio adolescenziale, Flame è la narrazione della passione matura, costruita su un'architettura Woody Spicy che gioca costantemente sulla dualità tra freddo estremo e calore bruciante. Architettura Olfattiva: Un Viaggio Sensoriale L'Apertura (Impact Phase): L'esordio è una scarica di adrenalina. Il Chinotto apporta una sfumatura agrumata amara e quasi "dark", che si discosta dai classici limoni commerciali. Questa nota, unita al Mandarino e al Pepe del Madagascar, crea un'apertura frizzante ma profonda, dove il Rosmarino aggiunge un tocco aromatico che pulisce le vie respiratorie e prepara al cuore della fragranza. Il Cuore (The Transition): Dopo circa 20-30 minuti, l'aggressività agrumata lascia spazio a una raffinatezza inaspettata. Il Geranio e la Rosa conferiscono un'eleganza quasi floreale-maschile, modernizzata dal PepperwoodTM, una molecola brevettata che estende la sensazione speziata del pepe per tutta la durata del cuore. Il Dry-Down (The Sillage Engine): La base è dove il profumo sprigiona la sua vera identità di "fiammeggiante". La Fava Tonka e la Vaniglia creano una texture cremosa e dolce, ma mai stucchevole, grazie al contrasto con il Sandalo, il Cedro del Texas e il Patchouli, che ancorano la fragranza con una robustezza legnosa e terrosa. Analisi delle Performance (Data-Driven) Longevità: Estrema. Con una durata media stimata intorno alle 7-8 ore (e oltre sulle vesti), si posiziona nella fascia alta dei designer. Sillage e Proiezione: La scia è classificata come Intensa/Forte nelle prime due ore, per poi stabilirsi in una bolla olfattiva seducente ma presente. Versatilità Stagionale: Sebbene sia amato per l'Inverno e l'Autunno grazie al suo calore, i dati mostrano una sorprendente adattabilità anche per la Primavera e per l'uso notturno durante tutto l'anno. Conclusione Con un rating di 4.33/5 basato su oltre 16.000 recensioni, Eros Flame non è solo un successo commerciale, ma una gemma della profumeria moderna che comunica potere, stabilità e una sensualità magnetica. È la fragranza per l'uomo che possiede una forza tranquilla ma capace di accendersi di passione pura.

I can't understand why this fragrance is so underrated.. Is it generic and mainstream? Yes! So what? "Let's bash this mainstream flanker and everyone will think that we are fragrance experts..." I hate the fragrance nerds on fragratica. If a designer fragrance is extremely succesful (like 1 million, Eros, code profumo, etc), they automatically hate that fragrance. Actually, what they hate is its popularity, marketing, or the simple fact that such a cheapy is far better than most of their niche collections. And they automatically criticize each and every flanker to be released. They hate gems like this one, and praise some stinking niche fragrance or an expensive designer hyped among the fragrance community, because it is "creative and original". Yet if you believe these "experts" and buy one of their recommendations, ordinary people around you will consider that you smell "peculiar" at best. At worst, some will consider that you are stinking! This is a mainstream, mass pleaser designer fragrance, aimed at extending the success of original Eros to a wider audience (the reason of all the hate). But there is nothing wrong about it. Most people will think that you smell amazing. Ladies will consider that you smell sexy, and some of them will compliment you fanatically. Its longevity and projection is above the roof, so your money is not spent for some scented water with less projection than your shampoo. And you don't pay a fortune for a niche to smell like the purse of an old lady. I wear this during summer and Eros EDT/EDP in winter. Personally, I like this more than original Eros, since I don't like original's minty opening. And I've been complimented wearing this more than the original. People even stopped me to ask the name of my fragrance on various occasions, maybe because few recognize Eros Flame. No one at the office considered that it is offensive. And my office mate (who is a female) bought Eros Flame for her husband after asking me. I consider that it is much more versatile than the original Eros and it can be worn during any occasion or season. Please do not underestimate any member of the Eros line. Each of them smell amazing and each is a girl magnet. Buy whichever pleases you, and you will not be dissapointed. Period.