Question 1

What's the difference between So Blue and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

So Blue is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mancera (2015) dominated by Citrus accords. Aventus is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Creed (2010) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Fruity, Musky, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, So Blue or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, So Blue scores 3.80/5 vs Aventus at 4.32/5. On r/fragrance, So Blue sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Aventus is 7.2/10 (mixed). So Blue's standout strength: Fresh aquatic profile suitable for those seeking something beyond Acqua di Gio. 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 So Blue and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Fruity, Musky, Sweet, Lemon. So Blue: So Blue is mentioned as a viable option in the fresh aquatic category but receives minimal enthusiastic endorsement. 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, So Blue 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 So Blue vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

So Blue scores highest for summer wear; Aventus scores highest for summer wear. So Blue leans daytime, Aventus leans daytime.

So Blue vs Aventus

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (5)

Uniek voor So Blue (9)

Uniek voor Aventus (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — So Blue

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Community-sentimentpuls — Aventus

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Eigenschap	So Blue	Aventus
Merk	Mancera	Creed
Jaar	2015	2010
Beoordeling	3.80	4.32
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	masculine
Totaal noten	14	13