Creed Aventus vs. Bleu de Chanel vs. Sauvage

There are several best-selling citrus based men’s fragrances out there. At the top of the pyramid are the trio of: Aventus, Sauvage, and Bleu de Chanel. Not only that, they each have various flanker fragrances, which can make deciding on which is best for you quite difficult. Luckily, I’ve used them all and tested extensively, and will create a power ranking of these colognes in this post. Which is the best smelling? Has the top sillage and longevity?

BdC vs Aventus vs Sauvage: Which is the best smelling cologne?

Overall Rankings

First, I’m going to give you my rankings of these fragrances, before getting into the why of each. Again, each has variations on the original formula, and I’ll be ranking each of those as well. Here’s the list and my review of each.

1. Bleu de Chanel EDP
2. Bleu de Chanel Parfum
3. Sauvage EDP
4. Bleu de Chanel EDT
5. Aventus
6. Sauvage Parfum
7. Sauvage EDT
8. Aventus Cologne

The Best Version of Each Cologne

Creed Aventus

Top: Blackcurrant, Italian bergamot, French apples and pineapple

Middle: Rose, dry birch, Moroccan jasmine, and patchouli

Base Notes: musk, oak moss, ambergris, and vanilla.

Click here to try Aventus: Creed Aventus Creed 4 OZ Millesime Spray For Men

Bleu de Chanel EDP

Notes include: grapefruit, sandalwood, amber, vanilla, tonka bean, ginger, mint, and more

Click here to try: Bleu De Chaneⅼ Eau De Parfum Pour Homme Spray 1.7 Fl. OZ. / 50ML.

Sauvage EDP

Notes include: nutmeg, bergamot, ambroxan, vanilla absolute, lavender, Sichuan pepper, anise

Click here to try: Sauvage by Dior Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml

Best Smelling Fragrance

Bleu de Chanel EDP

Any of the top four picks, could have taken the crown, but BdC EDP is the best overall. I find the aroma a bit more appealing than BdC Parfum and the versatility to be better than Sauvage EDP. 

It doesn’t have the same power or longevity, as Sauvage, but lasts as long on my skin as Aventus.

Different guys will have different opinions on which is the best Bleu de Chanel scent. I think EDP is the best overall and most balanced.

Though, I could wear any of them, and be perfectly happy. I think during summer, I’d probably go with EDT, a good portion of the time. 

Top Winter Pick

Sauvage EDP

I would also consider Bleu de Chanel Parfum here. However, I think that Sauvage EDP is fantastic in the colder weather. The sillage and longevity of this fragrance is great, better than the BdC scents, in fact.

It’s more of an autumn and winter wear, to me. However, it can absolutely go year round, in most cases. But, during those colder months, this rockets to number 1 in my rankings. I’d go Chanel in warmer weather, Sauvage EDP in colder. 

Best Value

Sauvage EDT

While it is lower on the list, the original Sauvage, can usually be found at the most affordable price. It represents the most bang for your buck. I’ve never been too high on Sauvage EDT, but it can be a good scent for many guys.

It has become insanely popular, and overused, in my opinion. Nonetheless, it can have a better price point than any others on the list. To me, Luna Rossa Carbon is closer in smell to this fragrance, but even better.

So, those are my rankings of these fragrances. I enjoy any of the Bleu de Chanel fragrances more than any other scent, except Sauvage EDP. I would wear any of those before Aventus or the other Sauvage offerings. 

Give me a BdC scent and Sauvage eau de parfum…I’d be ready for almost any situation. 

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