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Aventus Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender U
2010 Year 2022
££££ Price Tier £
Avant Eau de Parfum bottle Avant
Our Verdict

Aventus and Avant share a similar DNA, but diverge significantly in execution. Aventus boasts a refined balance of pineapple, smoke, and woods, resulting in a smooth, confident fragrance. Avant, on the other hand, leans heavily into a smoky profile that some find harsh or even off-putting, with some users reporting notes of burnt rubber or sausage. The key difference lies in the quality and balance of ingredients. Aventus justifies its luxury price with superior blending, while Avant offers an affordable, albeit riskier, alternative. If you want refinement, pick Aventus; for a smoky gamble, Avant.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Aventus if...
  • You want a refined, high-quality fragrance.
  • You prefer a balanced blend of fruit, smoke, and wood.
  • You want a safe blind buy with mass appeal.
  • You appreciate nuanced, long-lasting scents.
Choose Avant if...
  • You're on a tight budget.
  • You enjoy bold, smoky fragrances.
  • You're willing to risk a polarizing scent profile.
  • You want a fragrance with strong projection.
Our Verdict - Aventus
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 - Avant
This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. While some find its smoky take on a classic DNA a bargain, a significant chunk of folks reckon it smells like burnt sausages, dirty campfires, or rotten veg. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're feeling adventurous and have ten quid to spare.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 20%
Floral 12% 13%
Fruity 24% 2%
Green 9% 16%
Sweet 14% 5%
Warm 5% 13%
Woody 17% 16%
Earthy 18% 18%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 21% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aventus EdP
Avant EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 36%
Lemon 18% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 29% vs 27%

Accords

Aventus Avant
60%
Citrus
100%
95%
Fruity
Aromatic
75%
70%
Woody
60%
60%
Smoky
Green
58%
Earthy
52%
50%
Fresh
45%
Leather
45%
Sweet
Citrus shared
60%
100%
95%
75%
Woody shared
70%
60%
60%
58%
52%
50%
45%
45%

Performance

Aventus Avant
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Avant

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intensely smoky character makes it a bit much for a formal setting or the office, but its fresh, energetic opening suits casual wear and even sport. The divisive nature of the smoke means it's a risky pick for a date, but could work if your date enjoys an unusual smoky scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
73%
Olfactory
84%
Notes
78%
Accord
33%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Aventus
Avant
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