Question 1

What's the difference between Duro and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Duro is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Nasomatto (2008) dominated by Woody accords. Aventus is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Creed (2010) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Leather, Smoky.

Question 2

Which is better, Duro or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Duro scores 4.20/5 vs Aventus at 4.32/5. On r/fragrance, Duro sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Aventus is 7.2/10 (mixed). Duro's standout strength: Exceptional longevity and projection - lasts for days on clothing and skin. 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 Duro and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Duro: Duro is highly regarded in the community for its impressive longevity and strong unisex appeal, particularly favored by women seeking a masculine fragrance without typical cologne notes. 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, Duro or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Duro: Exceptional longevity and projection - lasts for days on clothing and skin Aventus: Excellent projection and longevity, especially on clothing Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Duro vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Duro scores highest for fall wear; Aventus scores highest for summer wear. Duro leans evening, Aventus leans daytime.

Duro vs Aventus

Comparison Summary

Unique to Aventus (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Duro

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Aventus

Positive

Negative

Attribute	Duro	Aventus
Brand	Nasomatto	Creed
Year	2008	2010
Rating	4.20	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	0	13