Side-by-side comparison of Venetian Blue by The Merchant of Venice and Aventus by Creed
The Merchant of Venice
Creed
| Attribute | Venetian Blue | Aventus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | The Merchant of Venice | Creed |
| Year | 2016 | 2010 |
| Rating | 4.08 | 4.32 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 9 | 13 |
90 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.2
/10
Aventus is respected within the r/fragrance community as a high-performing, universally compliment-worthy fragrance with revolutionary fruity chypre characteristics. However, opinions are divided on whether its premium price and personal wearability justify the hype, with many experiencing rapid nose blindness despite strong projection, and batch inconsistency creating variable experiences across users.