Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Noir
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U Gender U
2021 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Aventos Blue for Him Eau de Parfum bottle Aventos Blue for Him

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ocean Noir
Ocean Noir is a divisive aquatic that smells absolutely sensational to many, often drawing compliments, but its shockingly poor performance for some means it's a hard pass for others. The consensus is a superb scent, but the longevity is a lottery.
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Our Verdict - Aventos Blue for Him
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's basic but gets compliments galore, while others find it disappointingly cheap and uninspired. A truly divisive scent that proves one man's treasure is another's bin-filler.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 11% 8%
Fruity 6% 7%
Green 10% 9%
Sweet 21% 17%
Warm 7% 5%
Woody 5% 17%
Earthy 9% 17%
Animalic 11% 4%
Fresh 29% 34%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ocean Noir EdP
Aventos Blue for Him EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sea Water 39% vs 44%
Only in Aventos Blue for Him
Lemon 30% Apple 26%
Shared Notes
Geranium 32% vs 32%
Only in Ocean Noir
Seaweed 38% Yarrow 29%
Only in Aventos Blue for Him
Ambroxan 42% Tonka Bean 26%

Accords

Ocean Noir Aventos Blue for Him
100%
Marine
89%
88%
Aromatic
100%
58%
Amber
68%
66%
Citrus
52%
63%
Sweet
58%
Aquatic
49%
Earthy
58%
56%
Coconut
55%
Musky
52%
54%
Vanilla
50%
Salty
54%
Woody
52%
Mossy
52%
Marine shared
100%
89%
Aromatic shared
88%
100%
Amber shared
58%
68%
Citrus shared
66%
52%
63%
Aquatic shared
58%
49%
58%
56%
Musky shared
55%
52%
54%
Salty shared
50%
54%
52%
52%

Performance

Ocean Noir Aventos Blue for Him
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ocean Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing aquatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual and office wear. However, varying reports on projection and longevity mean it might not hold up for formal events or intense sport unless oversprayed or reapplied.

Aventos Blue for Him

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its versatile fresh-aromatic profile makes it suitable for most casual settings and even some dates. However, the 'basic' and 'cheap' sentiment from reviews suggest it might lack the gravitas for formal events, and its crowd-pleasing nature could be a bit much for a quiet office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
74%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Marine, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Geranium, Sea Water notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ocean Noir
Aventos Blue for Him
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