I’m sure you’ve seen people often comparing two legendary colognes and finding which one’s the best, YSL Y EDP or Versace Eros?
Both of these fantastic fragrances have enough reasons to compete and claim one better than the other.
But, If you haven’t tried any one of them yet, then which cologne should you get?
Finding the answer to this can be very frustrating as both of these colognes have many versions with different features.
Don’t worry! After testing both of these colognes on myself, I have rounded out their similarities and differences to help you make an informed decision.
So, without wasting any more time, let’s see which cologne comes out with a victory in this battle.
Clash of Scents: YSL Y vs Eros
YSL Y EDP
Main Notes: bergamot, apple, ginger, sage, vetiver, geranium, juniper berries, tonka bean, amber, cedar.
YSL Y EDP was released in 2018 by the famous French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent AKA YSL. Undoubtedly,
it is one of the most incredible fragrances in the market. YSL Y EDP is an aromatic Fougere fragrance. They offer many versions like EDT, EDP, Fraiche, and Parfum. YSL Y EDP is a crowd-pleasing fragrance, and it’ll recreate your mood in a while.
Versace Eros
Main Notes of Eros: mint, green apple, tonka bean, Madagascar vanilla, vetiver, Italian lemon
Versace Eros was released in 2012, and it was developed by Aurelien Guichard. Versace Eros is a party monster. The loud scent profile of Eros is widely admired and loved. And the sensual touch in this cologne is so perfect and clean.
But, these are also two very different scents, with different notes and effects on people.
So, how to know which cologne has better performance, and which will provide better value for your money?
Read on to find the answers and find the most suitable fragrance for you.
So, here is the comparison between YSL Y EDP and Versace Eros:
Opening
In the case of Versace Eros, they used mint, green apple, and lemon in the opening. It gives a very fresh and rich opening. The sweetness is balanced, and the fruity touch is impressive. You’ll definitely love the opening of Versace Eros.
On the other hand, YSL Y EDP used apple, ginger, bergamot in their opening. The opening of YSL Y EDP is citrusy
and spicy. But the initial blast of citrus notes is fantastic, and it gives an instant freshness. The sweetness in this cologne is balanced and refreshing.
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As you can see, both of these fragrances are impressive on their own field. But if we choose a opening, Versace Eros is the one. The sweetness level is so perfect here and the use of mint is simply amazing.
So, the winner is Versace Eros. Though it’s a personal preference, the opening of Versace Eros is really amazing.
Projection and Longevity
Both YSL Y EDP and Versace Eros project really strongly after you wear them. As they both used premium notes, you can be sure about getting excellent projection and longevity from these colognes.
The longevity of Versace Eros and YSL Y EDP is almost the same.
Versace Eros starts with a minty-sweet projection, and after some time, it tempers down and lasts an entire day. It’ll
undoubtedly help you to improve your mood.
Moreover, the sweetness level is balanced and delightful. It’s one of the best party fragrances which
projects a lot to attract people.
If we talk about YSL Y, I must say the opening projection of YSL Y is the best. After a vast projection, it calms down gradually and stays on your skin for a day. The scent is really enjoyable, and people can’t resist them complimenting you if you’re wearing it.
So, both of these colognes provide almost the same type of longevity and projection.
Compliment Factor
YSL Y EDP and Versace Eros both are massively popular fragrances in the world. But here,
we’ll figure out which one gets more compliments.
Well, Eros gives a refreshing mint vibe. There’s nothing to hate in this fragrance. People will love the way you smell, and you’ll get a lot of compliments.
On the other hand, YSL Y EDP can be considered as a new milestone for compliments. I didn’t get a single day receiving compliments while wearing YSL Y EDP. The scent itself is a beautiful piece and the smelling factor is totally amazing. Everyone will love this fragrance.
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So, for compliments, any of these two scents will work. But if we compare, YSL Y EDP is the clear winner here.
Versatility
Well, it’s really hard to choose versatility between two fragrances from the same genre.
YSL Y EDP and Versace Eros both are loud fragrances. And no one can guarantee you the versatility of party fragrances.
YSL Y EDP and Versace Eros are almost the same type. When you’re determined that you’re getting one fragrance out of this two, I’ll prefer not to compare their versatility. They are not that much versatile but I can guarantee you that both of them provide incredible fragrance.
By the way, you can use YSL Y EDP in spring, summer and fall. It’s a day-night fragrance. And you can use Versace Eros in spring, winter and fall in the nighttime.
In my opinion, Both are almost the same. It’s better not to compare them on the basis of versatility.
Value For Money
In the case of Ysl Y EDP, the price of 50ml is 72$. And it comes in three different sizes.
On the other hand, the price of 50ml Versace Eros is 70$, and it comes in three different sizes.
As we can see, the price range of these colognes is pretty similar. And some of them carry the same price tag.
All of these fragrances used rich notes. And the performance level is high for all of them. So you can’t just simply differentiate them, and as they carry the same price tag, so I think it’s better not to consider price here.
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As they carry the same price tag, You can go for any of these if you’re worried about the price range. And both of these colognes provide the best value for money.
Overall Scent
Are you looking for an incredible fragrance to wear each and every day? Ysl Y EDP is just the one you’re looking for. It has the potential to become your signature scent.
The notes used in Ysl Y EDP are versatile and inoffensive. And you can use Ysl Y EDP for any events such as business meetings, parties, hangouts, etc. And it’s so popular that people will know what you are wearing instantly.
On the other hand, Versace Eros is a masterpiece. But the projection level is low. So people will not be aware if you’re wearing any cologne or not. So if you want a signature skin scent, then Versace Eros is the one.
As we can see, these fragrances are almost equal, and they carry the same price tag. But Ysl Y EDP’s performance is better Both of these fragrances used premium notes, and both of them have a premium scent. So now it’s your choice in which path you wanna go.
Our Final Verdict
Both of these fragrances are popular and versatile. And it’s really tough to call for a winner here.
If I had to choose between these two, I would pick Ysl Y EDP over Versace Eros. It is one of the most superior cologne I’ve ever sniffed, and every bit of it feels premium.
The choice is in Your Hands.
As I said before, the ultimate comparison depends on you.
Since both of these colognes are massively popular, I’d suggest getting decant or sample bottles of them and try out on yourself to see which one you like the most. Then you can commit to the full bottle.
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Please vote on which cologne you think is better in the pole/comment section. And suggest which fragrance battle you wish to read next, and I’ll get on it.
