Question 1

What's the difference between This Is Not A Blue Bottle and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

This Is Not A Blue Bottle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Histoires de Parfums (2015) dominated by Aldehydic accords. Aventus is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Creed (2010) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 3 accords: Musky, Citrus, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, This Is Not A Blue Bottle or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, This Is Not A Blue Bottle scores 3.79/5 vs Aventus at 4.32/5. On r/fragrance, This Is Not A Blue Bottle sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Aventus is 7.2/10 (mixed). 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 This Is Not A Blue Bottle and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Musky, Citrus, Sweet, Musk, Patchouli. This Is Not A Blue Bottle: Unable to provide analysis. 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, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 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 This Is Not A Blue Bottle vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

This Is Not A Blue Bottle scores highest for spring wear; Aventus scores highest for summer wear. This Is Not A Blue Bottle leans daytime, Aventus leans daytime.

This Is Not A Blue Bottle vs Aventus

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to This Is Not A Blue Bottle (5)

Unique to Aventus (11)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	This Is Not A Blue Bottle	Aventus
Brand	Histoires de Parfums	Creed
Year	2015	2010
Rating	3.79	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	7	13