Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel vs Aventus vs Hacivat
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hacivat takes 3 of 7 categories.
SauvageChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AventusChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
HacivatChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sauvage1/7
Bleu de Chanel1/7
Aventus1/7
Hacivat3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aventus
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Hacivat
- Sillage & projection
- Hacivat
- Value for money
- Bleu de Chanel
- Versatility
- Sauvage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hacivat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SauvageDiorBleu de ChanelChanelAventusCreedHacivatNishaneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 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%
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 hate39%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
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
Category winners
LongevityHacivat
SillageHacivat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBleu de ChanelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by all fourfresh spicy100%
amber90%
citrus80%
aromatic70%
musky60%
woody50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy81%
woody81%
aromatic70%
amber67%
smoky53%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
leather77%
citrus69%
smoky61%
woody100%
citrus92%
mossy84%
fruity77%
earthy69%
sweet61%
InformationalCommon groundAll four share citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
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
Top
PineappleGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarPatchouliJasmine
Base
OakmossWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesPatchouli. Durations are only published for Aventus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall93
Winter67
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer91
Fall85
Winter59
Day100
Night88
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter46
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSauvageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2015
Reviews199
Overall rank#470
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews1,999
Overall rank#23,503
PerfumerErwin Creed, Jean-Christophe Hérault
Launched2010
Reviews0
Overall rank#93
PerfumerJorge Lee
Launched—
Reviews1,374
Category winnerHacivatHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSauvage 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…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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 all fourTaste 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, Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, Aventus or Hacivat?
Hacivat 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; Hacivat is rated 4.19/5 from 13,609 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aventus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hacivat for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, Aventus or Hacivat?
Hacivat lasts longest (Hacivat 85/100, Sauvage 72/100, Bleu de Chanel 71/100, Aventus 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, Aventus or Hacivat?
Hacivat projects furthest (Hacivat 76/100, 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, Aventus or Hacivat 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, Aventus and Hacivat?
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. Hacivat has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Woody Notes.
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