Indochine (2019) vs Aventus

Indochine appears to be a divisive Xerjoff fragrance with a compelling opening and drydown, but an awkward middle stage that some find off-putting. While Xerjoff as a house receives strong praise from dedicated fans, specific opinions on Indochine are limited, suggesting it may appeal primarily to adventurous fragrance collectors rather than mainstream audiences.

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.