Head to head
Chanel Bleu de Chanel and Creed Aventus are often compared by people choosing between the two. Bleu de Chanel is a woody fragrance and Aventus a chypre one, and they share bergamot and jasmine. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Bleu de Chanel stands apart with grapefruit, lemon and mint, while Aventus brings pineapple, blackcurrant and apple. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Bleu de Chanel is the cheaper one: about $155 against $395 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Bleu de ChanelChanel | AventusCreed | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $155 · 3.4 oz | $395 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2010 |
| Family | Woody, Aromatic | Chypre, Woody |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot | Pineapple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple |
| Heart notes | Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine | Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine |
| Base notes | Incense, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver | Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Occasions | Office, Everyday, Formal event, Date | Office, Formal event, Date |
| Style | Elegant, Urban, Fresh | Elegant, Seductive, Urban |
Chanel
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.
Choose Bleu de Chanel if you want a lower price, something better suited to cold weather and a fragrance that covers more occasions.
Creed
$395 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Chypre
Juicy pineapple and smoky birch over oakmoss. A fruity chypre of success, confidence and a certain legend.
Choose Aventus if you want something better suited to warm weather and a more seductive character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Bleu de Chanel is the cheaper one: about $155 against $395 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share bergamot and jasmine. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Aventus is the better fit. For fall and winter, Bleu de Chanel is the better fit. Bleu de Chanel is at its best in spring, summer and fall, and Aventus in spring, summer and fall.
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