Creed Aventus was originally released in 2010 and has undeniably altered the trajectory of men's fragrances since then. Honestly, I'm not even sure what attracted so many guys to it, but since it came out, there have been countless clones/attempts to reformulate it by other brands.
One such fragrance, which I don't know for sure if it was in response to Aventus but it probably was, was Dior Sauvage EDT which was originally released five years after Aventus in 2015.
Unlike Aventus, which used primarily pineapple and birchwood to create a citrus woody vibe, Sauvage used bergamot, pepper, and the synthetic note of ambroxan to create a very similar vibe. So much so, in fact, that the two smell nearly identical.
I think the composition of Aventus may be a bit more mass-appealing and easy to wear because it's more mellow and pleasant, whereas Sauvage is much more sharp and noticeable.
But composition is just one small aspect of a fragrance.
In my opinion, what really matters is the performance of a fragrance and the cost.
So in today's post, I'm going to be comparing both fragrances based on their performance on my skin and the cost of a bottle, and ultimately telling you which one I think you should get.
Performance...
Creed Aventus: 6 hours of longevity, 1 hour subtle projection
Dior Sauvage EDT: 12+ hours of longevity, 2 hours strong projection
You might be looking at those numbers and thinking "this guy's just trying to make Aventus seem bad," and to be completely honest, I wish I actually was just trying to make it look bad.
The truth is I was so excited to finally have a decant of Aventus so that I could see how godly and mythical it actually is. Everyone online always talks about how it is the best men's fragrance ever made and a "gateway fragrance" into the world of fragrances.
Paying an absurd amount of money on a bottle of Aventus is supposed to make you part of the community for some reason. So when I bought a decant-- not a bottle and I'll get to that in the next section-- I was really excited to potentially have in my hands the holy grail of fragrances.
But after wearing it for several days I realized something...
It's not a godly fragrance. It's not even decent.
It's something I would expect to find at my local Marshall's for $30 USD. You know, something that smells pretty good, but doesn't last very long.
When I say Aventus gives me six hours that's being generous. It really gives me between 4 and 6 with the last hour or so being a skin scent.
But let's be generous: even having six hours longevity, Aventus still only offers half the time as Dior Sauvage. So then why does it cost four times more? I've been thinking about it for months and still don't understand.
What do you guys think?
Price...
Creed Aventus: $420 USD (100ml bottle)
Dior Sauvage EDT: $95 USD (100ml bottle)
Now, these prices may seem backwards based on what I just told you about the performance, but I assure you, they're not.
Creed Aventus, which only lasts half the amount of time Sauvage does, costs $325 more. $325!?!?
You could literally buy four 100ml bottles of Sauvage and have money left over to order sushi on Grubhub for the price of a 100ml bottle of something that gives you half the performance.
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I don't even know what else needs to be said about the cost. Creed charges an outrageous amount for a fragrance with subpar performance.
I'm sure that back when it was first released, Aventus really was king. In fact, I've heard stories from people who say they got 12+ hours from Aventus back in 2010 and 2011.
That's what I was expecting to get or at least something close to it, but what I got wasn't even worth the $60 I paid for the decant.
Conclusion...
So, you already know which one I think you should buy. Unless, for whatever reason, you absolutely want Aventus-- like 1000% sure that you want it-- I would go for Dior Sauvage EDT.
I know people call it common and familiar and basic, but I'm telling you, if you want something that smells virtually identical to Aventus but lasts for twice as long and projects a lot stronger, go with Sauvage EDT.
I'm telling you I've done a side-by-side comparison of the two fragrances and they are 95% the same fragrance. As noted above, the only slight difference is Aventus is lighter probably because of the presence of birchwood.
Personally, I just think it's crazy that anyone would prefer to spend the $325 extra on Aventus especially considering how tight money has been lately due to the pandemic and all.
$420 is a lot of money and if I were ever to spend it on a fragrance, which I don't think I ever would, I would want ambrosia in a bottle. Something that would give me over 20 hours. Something I could put on before bed and still smell it at lunch the next day.
That's what I would want for that price. But instead what I get from Creed Aventus is something that performs like a bottle of fragrance bought from Marshall's or T.J Maxx.
I have heard from people that other fragrances by Creed are phenomenal though, so I'm definitely not saying the house is bad or anything. I'll probably try more from them later on. I definitely already have a few on my list to try.
But, in terms of Aventus, I give it two thumbs down. Definitely not for me. I'll be sticking with the Sauvage line.
What do you guys think though? I'm anticipating some push-back on this one. Do you like Creed Aventus? If so, what do you like about it? Do you think Aventus and Sauvage EDT basically smell the same? Let me know in the comments!
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