Creed Aventus vs Dior Sauvage

Side-by-side comparison of Creed Aventus by Creed and Dior Sauvage by Dior.

CreedEDP

“Opens with Pineapple, settles into Musk.”

Top

Pineapple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple

Mid

Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli

Base

Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla

Longevity

Projection

Sillage

$280–$445

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DiorEDP

“Opens with Bergamot, settles into Ambroxan.”

Top

Bergamot, Pepper

Mid

Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg

Base

Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar

Longevity

Projection

Sillage

$80–$135

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Side by side

	Creed Aventus	Dior Sauvage
Concentration	EDP	EDP
Top notes	Pineapple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Apple	Bergamot, Pepper
Mid notes	Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli	Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg
Base notes	Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla	Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar
Longevity	Excellent — 8–10 hours	Excellent — 8–10 hours
Projection	Moderate — noticeable presence	Moderate — noticeable presence
Sillage	Noticeable trail	Noticeable trail
Price	$280–$445	$80–$135

The two biggest names in fragrance. Which one actually deserves the crown?

Is Aventus worth 3x the price when Sauvage exists?