Bleu de Chanel EDP vs. Creed Aventus

Bleu de Chanel and Aventus are two names in the men’s fragrance space, that command respect, and are best sellers. Often times, they can be the last two scents that men are considering to purchase. The question is, which is better? Which lasts longer?

Obviously, there are multiple editions of the Chanel scent, so in this post, I will use Bleu EDP. Why? To me, it is the best of the bunch, and a worthy competitor to Creed Aventus. As usual, I will break down each by category, before declaring an ultimate winner.

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Tale of the Tape: Bleu EDP vs. Aventus

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

My original Review: Creed Aventus

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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.

Read my Review: Bleu de Chanel EDP

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Opening

Bleu de Chanel EDP opens with a stronger grapefruit blend that includes lemon. These citrus notes are joined by the fresh spice of pink pepper, mint, and ginger.

This adds an interesting dynamic to the fruity start. A bit later, you get warmth and smokiness from incense and amber. It’s very nice, changing, and with enough depth to make it more than just another citrus fragrance.

Meanwhile, Creed Aventus begins with a sharper mix of bergamot, black currant and pineapple. This is met with the dry smokiness of birch wood. It’s pretty intense and has the effect of a cleaner.

The dry down is better, when you get the jasmine, vanilla, and other woodsy touches coming to the forefront.

Which is better? To me, the better opening is no doubt from the Chanel fragrance. I’ve never been a fan of the way Aventus starts, but it does get better.

However, in the early stages, I love the bright citrus smell of Bleu EDP, the ginger and mint, with the eventual depth that the amber provides.

Edge: Bleu 

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Projection

Both of these fragrances, start out with a strong sillage, but never hitting that elite status. They can both be over-sprayed, but on outside of that, they won’t choke out a room.

Though, Aventus holds its strength for longer than does Bleu. Bleu de Chanel isn’t weak, but the ability to project turns fairly moderate, after that initial burst. That sillage trail isn’t going to be that noticeable outside of the first hour.

Meanwhile, Aventus can indeed linger and project from the skin for a longer time.

Edge: Aventus

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Longevity

Bleu EDP lasts for right around 8 hours, consistently, on my skin. Aventus will go for 8-9 hours. Usually, they hit about the same, but the Creed does have a slight advantage on some occasions. The Parfum version of BdC is better, in this regard.

Aventus can go for 10 hours, depending on the batch. In my experience with it, very much in line with that 8-9 hour timeline, though.

Edge: Aventus

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Versatility 

Both of these colognes are good year round, but aren’t great in the heat. The heat and humidity messes with the performance and overall scent of each. Outside of that, they are awesome.

Also, each is adept at being presentable both at the office, as well as nightlife. They are each attractive enough for date nights or other occasions. There isn’t much separation here.

Edge: Push

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Overall Scent

Either, Bleu de Chanel EDP or Creed Aventus, is a worthwhile fragrance. I will gladly wear both, depending on my mood. Which is better? There isn’t much of an edge, but I’ll try to break it down here.

First, Aventus, gets much better during the dry down versus the start. It’s citrus/woody/smoky/smooth. This fragrance really does have a depth and development, that you don’t find in many scents.

It’s a perfect mix between dry and fresh, citrus and woods. The performance is really good and the whole experience is a pleasure. I really enjoy when I get those vanilla moments wafting up from the base.

However, I think that Bleu de Chanel EDP, is the better fragrance. I enjoy the opening more, but also the entire wear. You get the great citrus freshness of the original EDT version, with a warmth, smoothness, and spice that give the cologne such a personality.

Aside from that, the price point, is significantly less than Aventus. I have no desire to pay that much for a fragrance, when I can get something better, for cheaper (though, it is also pricy). Although, you could get something else that smells like Creed Aventus or an attempted ‘dupe’ of Bleu de Chanel, for that matter.

If pressed, I will choose to wear Bleu, a majority of the time. I do think that both, are quite exquisite scents, but I’ll pick the Chanel.

Winner: Bleu