Fragrance comparison

Aventus vs Bleu de Chanel vs Hacivat vs Sauvage

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 94,881 ratings analysed

Aventus

Creed · 2010

4.3325,069 votes

Rank #23,517 FruitySweet

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Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1424,602 votes

Rank #470 CitrusFresh Spicy

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3 wins

Hacivat

Nishane

4.1913,609 votes

Rank #93 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,226 Fresh SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hacivat takes 3 of 7 categories.

Aventus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hacivat
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aventus1/7

Bleu de Chanel1/7

Hacivat3/7

Sauvage1/7

Ratings & consensus: Aventus
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Hacivat
Sillage & projection: Hacivat
Value for money: Bleu de Chanel
Versatility: Sauvage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hacivat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AventusCreed

Bleu de ChanelChanel

HacivatNishane

SauvageDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 25,069 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 24,602 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

4.19/ 5 · 13,609 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerAventusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

25,069 votes

55%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

61%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

10,012 votes

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHacivat

SillageHacivat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBleu de ChanelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by all four

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

citrus69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy81%

woody81%

aromatic70%

amber67%

smoky53%

woody100%

citrus92%

mossy84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

InformationalCommon groundAll four share woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack CurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PineapplePatchouliMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchMuskoak mossCedarwoodAmbroxan

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

Top

PineappleGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CedarPatchouliJasmine

Base

OakmossWoody Notes

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPatchouli. Durations are only published for Aventus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer91

Fall85

Winter59

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Category winnerSauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Work 32%Casual 27%Date 23%Party 18%

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,517

PerfumerErwin Creed, Jean-Christophe Hérault

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#470

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews1,999

Overall rank#93

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews1,374

Overall rank#1,226

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Category winnerHacivatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Aventus opens with a sharp blast of tart bergamot, crisp green apple, and tangy black currant before settling into its famous ripe pineapple heart. As the fruity burst calms, a distinctive layer of smoky birch wood and earthy patchouli emerges, giving the blend its signature dry, masculine spine. The final dry-d…

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Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Bleu de Chanel was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super; base notes are Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patc…

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Nishane Hacivat opens with a burst of crisp pineapple, tart grapefruit, and bergamot before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli foundation. The citrus brightness lingers alongside cedarwood for hours during warm summer days. It provides a sharp, mossy structure on skin without turning overly sweet.

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Sauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…

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InformationalRead all fourTaste 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aventus, Bleu de Chanel, Hacivat or Sauvage?

Hacivat takes 3 of 7 categories. Aventus is rated 4.33/5 from 25,069 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.14/5 from 24,602 votes; Hacivat is rated 4.19/5 from 13,609 votes; Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes. Choose Aventus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hacivat for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aventus, Bleu de Chanel, Hacivat or Sauvage?

Hacivat lasts longest (Hacivat 85/100, Sauvage 72/100, Bleu de Chanel 71/100, Aventus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aventus, Bleu de Chanel, Hacivat or Sauvage?

Hacivat projects furthest (Hacivat 76/100, Sauvage 64/100, Bleu de Chanel 61/100, Aventus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aventus and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Aventus, Bleu de Chanel, Hacivat or Sauvage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sauvage is the stronger pick. For winter, Sauvage is the stronger pick. Aventus suits daytime wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear; Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aventus, Bleu de Chanel, Hacivat and Sauvage?

Aventus has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Patchouli and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Birch, Musk, oak moss and Cedarwood. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Hacivat has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Woody Notes. Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.