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Aventus Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier ££
Brasilia Eau de Parfum bottle Brasilia EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aventus EDP
Aventus is the definitive modern statement scent: assertive pineapple and smoky birch create a signature that is both crowd-pleasing and distinctive. Effortlessly confident, it commands attention without shouting.
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Our Verdict - Brasilia EDP
This Aventus clone is a divisive beast, with some hailing it as the best imitation out there and others utterly unimpressed by its performance and scent. If you're chasing that fruity-smoky vibe for a fraction of the price, it's worth a sniff, but tread carefully.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aventus EDP
Brasilia EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 26%
Jasmine 29% vs 17%
Only in Aventus
Pineapple 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 26%
Oakmoss 20% vs 28%

Accords

Aventus Brasilia
95%
Fruity
100%
70%
Woody
73%
45%
Sweet
67%
50%
Fresh
65%
Earthy
63%
45%
Leather
61%
60%
Smoky
60%
Citrus
Musky
58%
Green
58%
Mossy
56%
Fruity shared
95%
100%
Woody shared
70%
73%
Sweet shared
45%
67%
Fresh shared
50%
65%
63%
Leather shared
45%
61%
60%
60%
58%
58%
56%

Performance

Aventus Brasilia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Aventus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Aventus' vibrant fruits and citrus sparkle in spring and summer, while smoky birch, oakmoss, and leather ground it for autumn. The freshness tapers off in winter but remains wearable year round.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Well-balanced projection and sophistication make Aventus versatile for office, date, and casual wear. Its assertive presence also suits formal occasions, but is too rich for sport or gym.

Brasilia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh and fruity profile makes it highly versatile for casual and date wear, while some find it bright and clean enough for the office. However, variable reports on longevity and sillage mean it might not always stand up to formal events or heavy sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aventus EDP
Brasilia EDP
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