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Eros Flame

Eros Flame is an Eau de Parfum from 2018, by Versace. In the layering system it plays the role of a bridge — balanced, versatile scents that connect a heavy anchor to a bright modifier. It reads as seductive, elegant, with strong longevity and strong projection, and is at its best for Date Night, Nightlife, Holiday in cold, mild, indoor heating weather.

The pyramid

Top
Mandarin Orange · Black Pepper · Chinotto · Lemon
Heart
Rosemary · Geranium · Pepper · Rose
Base
Tonka Bean · Vanilla · Sandalwood · Patchouli · Cedar · Olibanum · Oakmoss

How many sprays of Eros Flame?

It's moderately concentrated (Eau de Parfum) with strong projection, so the everyday range is 2–3 sprays: 2 for the office, 3 for a date, 3 for a night out.

See the full spray-by-scenario guide for Eros Flame →

What to layer with Eros Flame

The system pairs Eros Flame with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:

Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Allure Homme ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

Carlisle anchor

Both carry Vanilla and Sandalwood deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Carlisle anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.

Ultra Male anchor

Both carry Vanilla and Tonka Bean deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Ultra Male anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.

Both carry Oakmoss and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Cedrat Boisé anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.

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FAQ

How many sprays of Eros Flame should I use?

For most days, 2–3 sprays of Eros Flame. Lean to 2 for the office and hot weather, 3 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.

What does Eros Flame smell like?

Eros Flame opens with Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Chinotto, Lemon, settles into a heart of Rosemary, Geranium, Pepper, Rose, and dries down to Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Olibanum, Oakmoss. Overall it reads seductive, elegant.

What can I layer with Eros Flame?

Strong partners include Allure Homme, Carlisle, Ultra Male, Cedrat Boisé. As a bridge, Eros Flame works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.

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