Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel vs Aventus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 81,272 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,219 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1424,602 votes

Rank #468 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Aventus

Creed · 2010

4.3325,069 votes

Rank #23,374 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sauvage takes 3 of 7 categories.

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

Sauvage3/7

Bleu de Chanel2/7

Aventus2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SauvageDior

Bleu de ChanelChanel

AventusCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

4.14/ 5 · 24,602 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

4.33/ 5 · 25,069 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAventusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

55%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

59%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

25,069 votes

Category winnerAventusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySauvage

SillageSauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value18

Category winnerBleu de ChanelBest value score

Main accords

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

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy81%

woody81%

aromatic70%

amber67%

smoky53%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

citrus69%

smoky61%

InformationalCommon groundAll three share citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

Top

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack CurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PineapplePatchouliMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchMuskoak mossCedarwoodAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper 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

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer91

Fall85

Winter59

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerSauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,219

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#468

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews1,999

Overall rank#23,374

PerfumerErwin Creed, Jean-Christophe Hérault

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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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InformationalRead all threeTaste 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, Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel or Aventus?

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

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

They last about the same: Sauvage 72/100, Bleu de Chanel 71/100, Aventus 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

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

Do Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. 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. 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.