Eau Mega

The Verdict

Eau Mega by Viktor and Rolf arrived in 2009 as the house's third fragrance, following the blockbuster Flowerbomb and the men's Antidote. Created by the same duo behind Flowerbomb, Carlos Benaim and Olivier Polge, expectations were high. The reality, however, landed with considerably less impact. Reviewers consistently describe it as pleasant and likeable but the least distinctive fragrance in its category.

The name plays on the Greek letter omega with the motto "Megafy Yourself!" but the fragrance itself is anything but mega. It was eventually discontinued, with reports suggesting that the combination of high price and tepid consumer response sealed its fate.

What It Smells Like

The opening brings pear and lemon alongside violet leaf and watery notes, creating a crisp, green freshness with a melon-like quality. The basil note adds a brief herbal spark that quickly fades. While both Flowerbomb and Eau Mega lean sweet, the difference is clear: Flowerbomb is sugary and candied, while Eau Mega is crisp and refreshing.

The heart is soft and understated, with peony and jasmine sambac providing gentle floral warmth without drama. The base of white musk and sandalwood is clean and pale, barely registering as a foundation. One notable review dismissed the overall effect as resembling pear shower gel, calling it the "khaki pants of the fragrance world."

When to Wear It

Eau Mega is a morning-to-afternoon fragrance for spring and summer. Its clean, inoffensive character makes it suitable for office environments and casual daytime settings where you want to smell fresh without attracting attention. It brings feelings of harmony, balance, and relaxation, which some wearers appreciate as a daily companion.

This is not a fragrance for evenings, special occasions, or any situation where you want to make a statement.

Longevity & Projection

Performance is a significant weakness. Multiple reviewers report that Eau Mega fades within two to three hours, with minimal sillage and projection even during its brief lifespan. One Basenotes reviewer found the silage and projection lasted only three hours before becoming a barely-there skin scent. For an Eau de Parfum at its price point, this is disappointing.

The Community Says

The fragrance community has been largely lukewarm. Now Smell This rated it as the least distinctive of a group of comparable fresh green florals and notably the most expensive of the lot. Basenotes reviewers found the basil and jasmine opening fairly generic and unexciting, overly synthetic with limited projection.

Defenders exist but are fewer in number. Some find it fresh, light, young, and sexy, appreciating that it can be worn every morning without becoming tiresome. The innovative bottle design, where the cap and sprayer are integrated with the Viktor and Rolf seal, draws attention but also criticism for being impractical, requiring two hands to hold and spray.

Who Should Buy This

Eau Mega suits women who want the lightest possible floral fragrance for daily wear and genuinely do not mind if others cannot smell it. If you find beauty in simplicity and clean, watery florals, it delivers a pleasant if brief experience. Discontinued bottles can sometimes be found at discounted prices, which improves the value proposition considerably.

Anyone expecting the creative ambition of Flowerbomb from the same perfumers will be disappointed.

The Bottom Line

Eau Mega is a competent but uninspired fresh floral that fails to live up to either its name or its pedigree. Pleasant in the moment and inoffensive to a fault, it evaporates both literally and figuratively before making any lasting impression. The discontinued status and occasional bargain pricing make it a low-risk blind buy, but it is unlikely to become anyone's signature scent.