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Aventus vs Navigator Paris

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

Updated 25,072 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Aventus

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Navigator Paris

    Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aventus2/5
Navigator Paris3/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Navigator Paris
Sillage & projection
Navigator Paris
Value for money
Navigator Paris
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Aventus
Fragranxe ranking
Aventus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AventusCreed
Navigator ParisLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 25,069 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityNavigator Paris

SillageNavigator Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value18
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNavigator ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
leather77%
citrus69%
smoky61%
fruity100%
leather92%
sweet84%
amber77%
smoky69%
woody61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and leather

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
PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApple
Heart2 to 4 hours
BirchMoroccan JasminePatchouliRose
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisMuskoak mossVanille
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
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex7
Women2
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
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#49,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAventusHigher 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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Navigator Paris by Le Chameau delivers an immediate burst of tart fruit and smoky woods. The opening is sharp and bright, combining juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, crisp apple, and dark black currant. As the initial sweetness settles, birch wood and patchouli introduce a dry, leathery smokiness supported by gentle to…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aventus or Navigator Paris?

Navigator Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. Aventus is rated 4.33/5 from 25,069 votes; Navigator Paris is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aventus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Navigator Paris for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aventus or Navigator Paris?

Navigator Paris lasts longest (Navigator Paris 76/100, Aventus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aventus or Navigator Paris?

Navigator Paris projects furthest (Navigator Paris 75/100, Aventus 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aventus and Navigator Paris smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple.

Is Aventus or Navigator Paris better for summer or winter?

Aventus suits daytime wear; Navigator Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aventus and Navigator Paris?

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. Navigator Paris has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Moroccan Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk, oak moss and Vanille.

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