Fragrance comparison

Aventus vs Bois de Nuit Intense Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25,081 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aventus

Creed · 2010

4.3325,069 votes

Rank #25,149 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Bois de Nuit Intense Man

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #22,601 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aventus takes 3 of 6 categories.

Aventus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois de Nuit Intense Man
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aventus3/6

Bois de Nuit Intense Man2/6

Ratings & consensus: Aventus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aventus
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Bois de Nuit Intense Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Aventus
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Nuit Intense Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AventusCreed

Bois de Nuit Intense ManLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 25,069 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAventus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value80

Category winnerBois de Nuit Intense ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

citrus69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperOrange OilPineappleLemonApple

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

JasmineFreesiaLavenderRose

Base3 to 5 hours

HelvetolideEvernylAmbrettolideAmbroxanMuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

Category winnerAventusLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,149

PerfumerErwin Creed, Jean-Christophe Hérault

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerBois de Nuit Intense ManHigher 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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Bois de Nuit Intense Man by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic rush of bright citrus and fresh fruit right from the start. Crisp bergamot, sharp lemon, and sweet pineapple combine with spicy pink pepper and juicy apple to create an immediate burst of daytime freshness. As the initial brightness settles, soft fl…

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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 or Bois de Nuit Intense Man?

Aventus takes 3 of 6 categories. Aventus is rated 4.33/5 from 25,069 votes; Bois de Nuit Intense Man is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aventus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois de Nuit Intense Man for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aventus or Bois de Nuit Intense Man?

Aventus lasts longest (Aventus 68/100, Bois de Nuit Intense Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aventus or Bois de Nuit Intense Man?

Projection is very close: Aventus 58/100, Bois de Nuit Intense Man 58/100 for sillage.

Do Aventus and Bois de Nuit Intense Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lemon and Pink Pepper.

Is Aventus or Bois de Nuit Intense Man better for summer or winter?

Aventus suits daytime wear; Bois de Nuit Intense Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aventus and Bois de Nuit Intense Man?

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. Bois de Nuit Intense Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Oil and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Lavender and Rose, a base of Helvetolide, Evernyl, Ambrettolide and Ambroxan.