Aventus vs VSOP Elite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aventus takes 3 of 4 categories.
AventusChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VSOP EliteChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aventus3/4
VSOP Elite1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aventus
- Sillage & projection
- Aventus
- Value for money
- VSOP Elite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aventus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AventusCreedVSOP EliteSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 25,069 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
2.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
25%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
25,069 votes
20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
60%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAventus
SillageAventus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVSOP EliteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
leather77%
citrus69%
smoky61%
woody100%
amber92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotBlack CurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PineapplePatchouliMoroccan Jasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
BirchMuskoak mossCedarwoodAmbroxan
Top
Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple
Heart
BirchPatchouliJasmineRose
Base
Amberoak mossMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Aventus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter46
Day100
Night69
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,007
PerfumerErwin Creed, Jean-Christophe Hérault
Launched2010
Reviews0
Overall rank#74,552
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAventusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed 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…
Reviews →VSOP Elite by Sergio Nero is a woody chypre that opens with crisp apple and black currant. As it settles, a prominent birch note provides a smoky, masculine character, supported by moss and amber. It is an accessible choice for men who prefer earthy, classic structures for daily wear in temperate weather.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aventus or VSOP Elite?
Aventus takes 3 of 4 categories. Aventus is rated 4.33/5 from 25,069 votes; VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aventus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Aventus or VSOP Elite?
Aventus lasts longest (Aventus 68/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aventus or VSOP Elite?
Aventus projects furthest (Aventus 58/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aventus and VSOP Elite smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple.
Is Aventus or VSOP Elite better for summer or winter?
Aventus suits daytime wear; VSOP Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aventus and VSOP Elite?
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. VSOP Elite has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, oak moss, Musk and Vanilla.
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