Eros Najim by Versace

I tried it a few hours ago and, to be honest, it didn’t quite convince me. It smells of forest smoke, as if a campfire had just been extinguished with ash and a hint of incense; eventually, the caramel comes through, but nothing spectacular for the price. The trail is average, neither strong nor invisible. We’ll see how long it lasts.

One must always respect tastes, but I don’t understand the complaints about the longevity. The first time I wore it, I applied it twice and it lasted until the evening. Personally, I don’t like incense and oud, but here the fusion with caramel is delightful. I bought it today and I’m enjoying it immensely. One needs to let it settle for a few hours before judging and buying.

If you see this to convince yourself to buy it: don’t buy it. It lasts nothing, doesn’t project, and the scent is common. The truth is, it’s not worth it.

I saw Najim recently but it didn’t catch my attention; I smelled it straight from the bottle and didn’t like it. Fifteen days ago I was given a 10 ml decant, applied it, and yes, it is sweet with a rare citrus that blends well. Afterwards it feels woody, and the best part is that it lasted quite a while. I felt it was a bit pricey, but nothing extraordinary.

Mentholated caramel: Eros Najim is scandalous in the best sense. From the opening it surprises with a mentholated caramel note, fresh and sugary at the same time, which feels different from what one expects from the line. As it evolves, the dry-down reveals a darker turn: earthy and smoky accords that add maturity and depth. It’s a delicious contrast that turns the initial sweetness into something more elegant and enveloping. The interesting thing is that, despite being caramel, it doesn’t cloy. The formula is well balanced and stays addictive without saturating. It’s perfect for a date, because it invites you to get closer, to discover it up close. Technically, you can perceive notes of caramel, mint, dark woods and an earthy base that gives it character. It has nothing to do with its ‘distant cousins’ from the Eros line: here there’s a real update, a new face that stands up for the collection. I give it a 9/10. It’s an unexpected delight, a success within the Eros saga, and a fragrance that deserves to be tried.

It could be my fragrance of the year; it’s among the best I’ve tried. Imagine the classic Eros pushed to the back with an ambered mandarin and a pure caramel but nothing invasive; that’s the sensation. The oud is very subtle, sometimes noticeable and sometimes not.

Tested against ten other scents, so take my precision with a grain of salt. It reminded me of a greedy, ripe, caramelised tangerine, thanks to that caramel note boosted by cardamom. Midway through, the brightness turns serious, dark and resinous, woody with oud, patchouli and smoke. Far from the playful Eros of old; this is oriental, warm and more formal.

Save your money and buy Esika Essential Oud. It’s the same for less.

More of the same, only that because it’s called Versace, they hit you with the century’s best deal. There are more than ten perfumes that are the same… no, better than this and with a similar scent… no, superior. Don’t waste your money buying this; of the Versace Eros, the best remains the EDP by far.

It’s nothing more than a 212 VIP Black EDP, nothing new. A disappointment.

In short, it’s an artificial syrup of tangerine juice with spices, a full tour of Arab countries. I get completely cloyed in the dry down; it’s not something I’d wear, but perhaps for being at sunset in an open place it might be one of my options. It’s not sweet, but I didn’t smell the oud either. A tangerine juice left in a glass in your room for several days, a peculiar smell. It resembles Eros Flame by about 20%. The best thing would be not to buy it blindly.

It’s no longer exclusive to the Middle East; since 1 June it’s available in Mexico, at least at the border. I tried Versace Eros Najim and it conquered me! It starts with a caramelised sweetness, relaxed and not cloying, mixed with a sexy smoky incense note and a touch of oud. The spiced cardamomo gives it a mysterious vibe, and at the end a fruity note anchors it without overwhelming. It doesn’t shout ‘here I am’, but close up it leaves a masculine and elegant trail. It reminded me of Gaultier’s Ultra Male for the caramelised aspect, but Najim is the older brother, more serious, without pears or cinnamon. Perfect for night, subtle dates, or relaxing out without overdoing it.

It’s no longer exclusive to the Middle East; from June 1st it arrived in Mexico, at least at the border. I tried Versace Eros Najim and it conquered me! It starts with a caramelised sweetness, but relax, nothing cloying, mixed with a sexy smoky note, like incense with a touch of oud. The spiced cardamom gives it a mysterious vibe and at the end, a bit of fruitiness makes it solid, but without overwhelming. It’s not one of those that shout ‘Here I am!’, but close by it leaves a masculine and elegant trail. It reminded me of Gaultier’s Ultra Male for the caramelised note, but Najim is the older brother, more serious, without pears or cinnamon. Perfect for night, subtle dates or relaxing outings without being too intense.

Citrus opening that fades quickly, then sweet caramel notes, a touch of wood, and finally a faint incense. A very easy-to-wear perfume, one that most people will like. In my opinion, it’s an interesting alternative and I really enjoyed it.

Eros Najim is oriental, spicy, and balsamic. The scent is almost linear: citrus notes like slightly sweet tangerines (perhaps caramel), but the balsamic, spicy, and woody chords dominate. You can smell the DNA of previous Eros scents, especially in the dry-down. There’s a light incense touch, nothing smoky. I loved the combination; it’s very pleasant. Ideal for spring, autumn, and winter. Works in the office with moderation, night outs, dates, or concerts. It lasted over 12 hours with a regular trail, though the last hours clung more to the skin. I expected something denser and sweeter as a limited Middle Eastern edition, but it’s very usable here. I really liked it; I think it’s the most mature version of the line.