In the City of Sin Eau de Parfum vs Venti Absolu Eau de Parfum

In the City of Sin

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U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	£

Venti Absolu

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In the City of Sin

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Venti Absolu

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In the City of Sin

This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of 'your mileage may vary'. It's either an enchanting spicy fruit dream or a cloying, awkward mess. Best to try before you buy, unless you enjoy fragrant Russian roulette.

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Our Verdict - Venti Absolu

If you're after a budget-friendly Aventus Absolu dupe for short stints, Venti Absolu delivers a respectable performance for its price. Don't expect beast mode, but for a quick errand or a temporary impression, it's a clever hack.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	10%
Floral	11%	9%
Fruity	18%	9%
Green	2%	8%
Sweet	16%	11%
Warm	23%	17%
Woody	24%	34%
Earthy	17%	15%
Animalic	1%	1%
Fresh	12%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

In the City of Sin EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 36% vs 19%

Bergamot 23% vs 12%

Only in In the City of Sin

Cardamom 40%

Only in Venti Absolu

Lemon 15% Pineapple 15% Caramel 14% Pear 13% Pepper 11%

Shared Notes

Incense 19% vs 19%

Only in In the City of Sin

Plum 30% Apricot 29% Rose 21%

Only in Venti Absolu

Woody 16% Lily Of The Valley 15% Ginger 15% Oakmoss 13% Anise 12% Jasmine 10%

Shared Notes

Cedar 58% vs 31%

Only in In the City of Sin

Patchouli 42%

Only in Venti Absolu

Vetiver 36% Sandalwood 32%

Accords

In the City of Sin Venti Absolu

100%

Fruity

70%

73%

Woody

100%

94%

Warm Spicy

71%

Sweet

82%

52%

Citrus

78%

Fresh

73%

61%

Soft Spicy

68%

Fresh Spicy

66%

52%

Amber

64%

63%

Rose

62%

Aromatic

57%

Smoky

60%

50%

Powdery

Fruity shared

100%

70%

Woody shared

73%

100%

Warm Spicy

94%

Sweet shared

71%

82%

Citrus shared

52%

78%

Fresh

73%

Soft Spicy shared

61%

68%

Fresh Spicy

66%

Amber shared

52%

64%

Rose

63%

Aromatic shared

62%

57%

Smoky

60%

Powdery

50%

Performance

In the City of Sin Venti Absolu

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In the City of Sin

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it suitable for dates and formal events, allowing its complexities to unfold intimately. While some find it office-safe, its distinctive spicy-fruity character might be too divisive for everyday workplace wear.

Venti Absolu

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Given its modest projection and longevity, Venti Absolu is best suited for casual wear and quick outings where a less impactful scent is appropriate. The fresh and fruity profile also lends itself well to daytime casual and potentially lighter office environments, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.