Fragrance comparison

Aventus 10th Anniversary vs Emperor Aurelius Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 297 ratings analysed

Aventus 10th Anniversary

Creed

4.27286 votes

Rank #27,230 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Emperor Aurelius Noir

Parfums Vintage

4.0011 votes

Rank #23,833 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emperor Aurelius Noir takes 4 of 6 categories.

Aventus 10th Anniversary
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emperor Aurelius Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aventus 10th Anniversary2/6

Emperor Aurelius Noir4/6

Ratings & consensus: Aventus 10th Anniversary
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emperor Aurelius Noir
Sillage & projection: Emperor Aurelius Noir
Value for money: Emperor Aurelius Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aventus 10th Anniversary
Fragranxe ranking: Emperor Aurelius Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aventus 10th AnniversaryCreed

Emperor Aurelius NoirParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerAventus 10th AnniversaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

286 votes

55%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmperor Aurelius Noir

SillageEmperor Aurelius Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value46

Category winnerEmperor Aurelius NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

leather61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApplePink PepperOrangeGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

BirchMelonJuniper BerriesPatchouliRoseCyclamenJasmineHedione

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisAmbroxanLeatherMuskVanillaOakmossCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotRoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchPatchouliAmbergrisMuskVanilla

Category winnerAventus 10th AnniversaryLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter54

Day100

Night82

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,230

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEmperor Aurelius NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Aventus 10th Anniversary is a bright, smoky fruit fragrance built around crisp pineapple, tart bergamot, and rich birch wood. Released to mark a decade of the original formula, this limited edition opens with a juicy burst of blackcurrant and sweet apple before settling into dry cedar, smooth patchouli, and salt…

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Emperor Aurelius Noir by Parfums Vintage is a woody and fruity fragrance built around crisp tartness and dry woods. The scent opens with a burst of sweet pineapple, crisp apple, and aromatic juniper berries. In the center, bergamot joins soft rose and jasmine to bring a light floral balance. The base provides a sturdy…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aventus 10th Anniversary or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Aurelius Noir takes 4 of 6 categories. Aventus 10th Anniversary is rated 4.27/5 from 286 votes; Emperor Aurelius Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aventus 10th Anniversary for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emperor Aurelius Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aventus 10th Anniversary or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Aurelius Noir lasts longest (Emperor Aurelius Noir 68/100, Aventus 10th Anniversary 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aventus 10th Anniversary or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Aurelius Noir projects furthest (Emperor Aurelius Noir 59/100, Aventus 10th Anniversary 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aventus 10th Anniversary and Emperor Aurelius Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Apple and Birch.

Is Aventus 10th Anniversary or Emperor Aurelius Noir better for summer or winter?

Aventus 10th Anniversary suits daytime wear; Emperor Aurelius Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aventus 10th Anniversary and Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Aventus 10th Anniversary has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Melon, Juniper Berries and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Ambroxan, Leather and Musk. Emperor Aurelius Noir has top notes of Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Apple, heart notes of Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Birch, Patchouli, Ambergris and Musk.