Question 1

What's the difference between Gentile and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Gentile is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Maria Candida Gentile (2012) dominated by Aromatic accords. Aventus is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Creed (2010) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 2 accords: Fruity, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Gentile or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gentile scores 3.87/5 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 Gentile and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Gentile 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 Gentile vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Gentile scores highest for spring wear; Aventus scores highest for summer wear. Gentile leans daytime, Aventus leans daytime.

Gentile vs Aventus

Comparison Summary

Unique to Gentile (4)

Unique to Aventus (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Aventus

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Attribute	Gentile	Aventus
Brand	Maria Candida Gentile	Creed
Year	2012	2010
Rating	3.87	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	4	13