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Aventus Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year 2011
££££ Price Tier ££
Cedrat Boise Eau de Parfum bottle Cedrat Boise EDP
Our Verdict

Aventus and Cedrat Boise share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution. Aventus leans into a smoother, more refined pineapple and birch profile, projecting confidence. Cedrat Boise offers a bolder, more challenging experience with a prominent leather and smoky citrus accord. While both offer fruity-woody profiles, Aventus is the safer, more mass-appealing choice, while Cedrat Boise demands a more adventurous nose due to its divisive burnt rubber nuances and is more suited to cooler weather.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Aventus if...
  • You want a smoother, more refined fruity fragrance.
  • You prefer a safe, mass-appealing scent.
  • You want a signature scent with proven popularity.
  • You want a higher quality pineapple note.
Choose Cedrat Boise if...
  • You want a challenging, unique fragrance.
  • You like a prominent leather and smoky note.
  • You want a bolder fragrance for a lower price.
  • You enjoy testing polarizing fragrances.
  • You want something that lasts longer.
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 - Cedrat Boise EDP
Cedrat Boise is a deeply divisive fruity-woody fragrance. For some, it's a versatile beast with a stunning dry down, for others, it's a scrubber smelling of burnt rubber, ashtrays or cleaning products. Definitely sample first.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aventus EDP
Cedrat Boise EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 24%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 23%
Lemon 18% vs 31%
Only in Cedrat Boise
Spicy 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 26%
Jasmine 29% vs 24%
Only in Aventus
Pineapple 38%
Only in Cedrat Boise
Fruity 49%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 14%
Oakmoss 20% vs 14%
Cedar 17% vs 22%

Accords

Aventus Cedrat Boise
70%
Woody
100%
95%
Fruity
89%
60%
Citrus
91%
60%
Smoky
Aromatic
58%
Powdery
58%
45%
Leather
56%
45%
Sweet
52%
50%
Fresh
Animalic
49%
Woody shared
70%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
89%
Citrus shared
60%
91%
60%
58%
58%
Leather shared
45%
56%
Sweet shared
45%
52%
50%
49%

Performance

Aventus Cedrat Boise
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Cedrat Boise

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging scent profile make it less ideal for a formal office setting. However, its versatile nature and compliment-getting ability, particularly on dates and for casual wear, shine through in the reviews.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aventus EDP
Cedrat Boise EDP
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