Question 1

What's the difference between A Minor and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

A Minor is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Code Deco (2013) dominated by Cinnamon accords. Aventus is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Creed (2010) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Citrus, Sweet, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, A Minor or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A Minor scores 3.25/5 vs Aventus at 4.32/5. Aventus's standout strength: Excellent projection and longevity, especially on clothing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A Minor and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Citrus, Sweet, Musky, Bergamot. Aventus: Aventus is respected within the r/fragrance community as a high-performing, universally compliment-worthy fragrance with revolutionary fruity chypre characteristics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A Minor or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Aventus: Excellent projection and longevity, especially on clothing Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A Minor vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

A Minor scores highest for winter wear; Aventus scores highest for summer wear. A Minor leans daytime, Aventus leans daytime.

A Minor vs Aventus

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to A Minor (12)

Unique to Aventus (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Aventus

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Attribute	A Minor	Aventus
Brand	Code Deco	Creed
Year	2013	2010
Rating	3.25	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	16	13