Question 1

What's the difference between The Door and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

The Door is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Roelen (2020) 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 5 accords: Woody, Smoky, Musky, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, The Door or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Door scores 4.04/5 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 The Door and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Smoky, Musky, Fruity, Citrus. 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, The Door 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 The Door vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

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

The Door vs Aventus

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to The Door (10)

Unique to Aventus (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Aventus

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Attribute	The Door	Aventus
Brand	Roelen	Creed
Year	2020	2010
Rating	4.04	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	13