Stercus vs Aventus

The community has mixed feelings about Stercus, appreciating it as a unique niche offering from a respected perfumer but expressing concerns about possible recent reformulations that may have compromised its performance and original character. Users acknowledge its controversial nature while recognizing its appeal to adventurous fragrance collectors.

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.