Doing a side-by-side today with Versace Eros EDT and Eros Parfum, and it’s interesting how close they are while still giving off different vibes. The EDT (released in 2012, created by Aurélien Guichard) is the louder, brighter, more playful version. You get that big hit of mint, green apple, and lemon right away, with tonka and vanilla underneath. It’s sweeter, sharper, and definitely feels younger and more energetic. The Parfum (released in 2021) takes that same DNA and smooths everything out. The apple is toned down, the woods feel richer, and the vanilla is less sugary. It comes across more polished and more mature—less “nightclub” and more “evening out.” Side by side, I’d say the EDT is more fun and attention-grabbing, while the Parfum feels more refined and easier to wear in a wider range of settings. Same family, different ages of the same personality. Given my age, I'll choose the Parfum when my bottle of EDT is finished.

My fiancée and I don't get much time together (she lives/works in Asia and has limited vacation days), but on my recent visit, we definitely did our share of window shopping and fragrance testing. Out of nowhere, we found our July purchases on that trip. For me it was Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir EDP and for her it was Narciso Rodriguez Ambrée EDP. I can't wait until we'll be able to wear them together.