Fragrance comparison

Aventus vs Hacivat

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 38,678 ratings analysed

Aventus

Creed · 2010

4.3325,069 votes

Rank #22,746 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hacivat

Nishane

4.1913,609 votes

Rank #94 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hacivat takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aventus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hacivat
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Aventus2/7

Hacivat4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AventusCreed

HacivatNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 25,069 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 13,609 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

61%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

10,012 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHacivat

SillageHacivat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value49

Category winnerHacivatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

citrus69%

smoky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

mossy84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity 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

PineappleGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CedarPatchouliJasmine

Base

OakmossWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple and Patchouli. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAventusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

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

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,746

PerfumerErwin Creed, Jean-Christophe Hérault

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#94

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews1,374

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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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.

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aventus or Hacivat?

Hacivat takes 4 of 7 categories. Aventus is rated 4.33/5 from 25,069 votes; Hacivat is rated 4.19/5 from 13,609 votes. Choose Aventus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hacivat for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aventus or Hacivat?

Hacivat lasts longest (Hacivat 85/100, Aventus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aventus or Hacivat?

Hacivat projects furthest (Hacivat 76/100, Aventus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aventus and Hacivat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple and Patchouli.

Is Aventus or Hacivat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aventus is the stronger pick. For winter, Aventus is the stronger pick. Aventus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aventus and Hacivat?

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. Hacivat has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Woody Notes.