Aventus Cologne Eau de Parfum vs Basma Noir Eau de Parfum

Aventus Cologne

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2018	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	£££££

Basma Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aventus Cologne

Aventus Cologne is a crisp, luminous reimagining of the original, bursting with citrus and ginger on a refined woody-musk base. Effortlessly wearable yet distinctive, it is the essence of modern masculine freshness.

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Our Verdict - Basma Noir

This one is a properly divisive beast - you'll either adore its spicy-woody complexity or find it utterly perplexing. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a unique standout.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	16%
Floral	4%	12%
Fruity	3%	2%
Green	4%	1%
Sweet	15%	18%
Warm	15%	18%
Woody	28%	31%
Earthy	16%	6%
Animalic	7%	11%
Fresh	19%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Aventus Cologne EdP

Basma Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Ginger 22% vs 25%

Bergamot 17% vs 25%

Only in Aventus Cologne

Mandarin 22% Pink Pepper 21% Spearmint 17%

Only in Basma Noir

Nutmeg 25% Orange 25%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 25% vs 50%

Only in Aventus Cologne

Vetiver 27% Patchouli 26% Ozonic Notes 22%

Only in Basma Noir

Cedar 50%

Shared Notes

Musk 22% vs 33%

Only in Aventus Cologne

Birch 23% Tonka Bean 19% Styrax 18% Cedar 17%

Only in Basma Noir

Rose 33% Amber 33%

Accords

Aventus Cologne Basma Noir

50%

Fresh Spicy

100%

95%

Citrus

93%

85%

Woody

89%

35%

Powdery

73%

70%

Musky

58%

Amber

58%

Rose

58%

50%

Leather

Floral

48%

Fresh

44%

Aromatic

44%

Fresh Spicy shared

50%

100%

Citrus shared

95%

93%

Woody shared

85%

89%

Powdery shared

35%

73%

Musky shared

70%

58%

Amber

58%

Rose

58%

Leather

50%

Floral

48%

Fresh

44%

Aromatic

44%

Performance

Aventus Cologne Basma Noir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Aventus Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Bright citrus and fresh spicy notes make this ideal for spring and summer, while the woody and musky base adds enough depth to work in fall. It lacks the density for winter's coldest days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Clean, modern brightness and moderate projection make it an excellent office and casual scent, with enough refinement for dates and certain formal settings. Its sophistication is less suited for sporty or ultra-formal occasions.

Basma Noir

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold and warm character, driven by strong woody and amber accords, makes it better suited for evening and cooler weather occasions. While too intense for a typical office, it holds its own at formal events and makes a statement on a date.