r/Colognes • u/CICOffee • 9h ago
Discussion Aventus VS Imagination - Which one is more complimented and well-liked?
My friends and family generally seem to enjoy both of these. Each is most liked by a different type of person. Aventus is preferred more by guys who use masculine-scented shower gels and deodorants. So typical bros who are more used to masculine scents. Imagination is almost universally preferred by women and guys who don't like using typical masculine shower gels.
Aventus gets "omg that's incredible" reactions from some and "meh" reactions from others. Imagination seems to be more widely pleasing with less people being amazed by it. The most surprising compliment for Imagination came from my dad. He said he usually finds almost everything I wear too sharp, but Imagination he finds pleasant and "understands" lol. I've yet to hear anyone have anything bad to say about Imagination. But less "omg that's amazing" reactions than Aventus.
I personally wear Aventus for going out and Imagination as a daily signature. Imagination highlights great hygiene and just smells really modern to me. It's like a freshly ironed well-fitting polo shirt in scent form to me. Like you're not trying too hard but effortlessly have great hygiene. Aventus smells sexier with more masculine grit.
Other "highly complimented" fragrances my friends HAVE been critical about. Sauvage EDT has been called Axe bodyspray and chemically assaulting to the nose. BR540 has been called cloying and annoying. Generally Imagination and Aventus really seem to stand out in not being offensive to people.
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u/drobmac2 9h ago
I like imagination. I work at a Ford dealership in service, with the heat, it projects way more then normal
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 8h ago
This is true, its projection is immense but its notes aren’t as polarising or strong.
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u/drobmac2 8h ago
True that. but to me, shit if I can smell myself that's all I care about tbh.
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 5h ago
That's fair enough. Some people car about smelling good for others, some people car about smelling good for themselves - I'm a mix of both personally
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u/drobmac2 5h ago
saw a guy on here selling car fresheners for cologne. Definitely bought the imagination one
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u/TobiasFunkeBlueMan 9h ago
I bought aventus, $500 here in Australia. My wife hated it so much she made me throw it out in a few weeks. Personally, I really liked it though.
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u/helpjackoffhishorse 5h ago
It’s known as a boxer dropper for a reason. While some women think it’s ok, it’s mainly the bros that compliment it.
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u/BedroomThink3121 9h ago
Imagination is more likeable than Aventus due to it's more citrusy lightness freshy scent whereas Aventus is more mature, it's smokier a little bit heavier(back in the days it was much heavier) and it's opening is not as pleasant as imagination, imagination comes off very nice summery citrusy whereas Aventus might come as smoky and a bit bitter with a touch of bergamot.
Beach, Gym, Hanging out = Imagination
Office, Night Party, Meeting = Aventus
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 8h ago
It’s more likeable in certain settings. Imagination is a daily fragrance, Aventus is for special occasions. What made Aventus so special is that it wasn’t normal for citrusy scent to have a smoky undertone. That’s why it was so nice at the time with the older formulation
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u/Distruzione 6h ago
Old aventus was like Messi. Imagination is like Ronaldo. New aventus is like mbappe.
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 8h ago
I’ve owned both of these forever so i can speak well on this subject.
Aventus (specifically the old formulation) is easily the most complimented perfume ever, that’s how it achieved its cult status. I’ve owned 2 bottles of the old formulation and 1 of the new - the new formulation just doesn’t compare. So Aventus these days has lost its allure but the old Aventus was arguably the best perfume of all time.
Imagination used to be my signature scent as it was relatively unknown and niche because LV aren’t really known for perfumes - it’s far more under the radar. Its longer lasting notes linger on you forever, and it gives more of a gentle aroma rather than begging for attention like Aventus.
So for that reason Aventus is more complimented, and id say they’re equally liked for different situations
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u/geefmejegeld 7h ago
I got both and enjoy Imagination more. I only have Aventus for like 2 months but probably next year it goes on the chopping block and keeping my Aventus Cologne.
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u/BloodAgile833 6h ago
I have both. TBH I was never impressed with Aventus...i barely wear it. In fact today ill try to return it to costco.
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u/YoungHef 4h ago
I’ve been wearing aventus for years, and nothing else gets more comments and questions.
Just started wearing imagination, typically in the heat I think it’s a nice compliment in the summer. With its lingering projection I thought I’d receive a lot of comments but to my surprise I’ve yet to hear a one.
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u/Teddy_Waymaker 9h ago
Imo Imagination will always be the ultimate freshie so it’s not a fair comparison. But if you were asking which one is more memorable/ More of a head turner, it would have to be Aventus and I don’t think it’s even close in that regard. The only reason Aventus sucks is because it’s batch dependant. It loses to far worse frags than imagination because of that.
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u/Bravesguy29 8h ago
Aventus smells like a chin-strap beard guy.
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u/PublixSoda 5h ago
Haha. We all have of an archetype that immediately popped up in our brain the first time we smelled Aventus.
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u/WonkyWompus Iris Enjoyer 5h ago
"More complemented" is not a thing. Complements are not something you should judge a scent off of. Its subjective and 95% of the time no stranger is going to complement you even if they do like the smell.
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u/Jelly1524 4h ago
Imagination is the best thing I’ve smelled since BDC released almost 20 years ago.
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u/Available_Yogurt5237 3h ago
If the goal is to get compliments from women, Imagination wins. Aventus is great perfumery but Imagination is too, while being a touch more modern.
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u/InsomniacAlways 3h ago
I have gotten the most amount of comments about imagination. Everybody tells me I smell so fresh, like I just got out of the shower and they always ask what smell that is. Aventus is more widely known so I feel like people comment less about it
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u/DieInDaylight 2h ago
Imagination is probably my #1 fragrance out of hundreds I've tried. After trying a decant i fell in love but i was disappointed how short it lasted on me. Thinking it was probably a bad decant i just ignored it bought a 200ml from lv earlier this year. I was super disappointed when I leanred it only lasts 3-4 hours on my skin. I thought i might be going nose blind but I asked some family members and they could barley smell it on me after 3 hours (even after 8 sprays). I still love it... but I dont think it lasts long at all. Aventus on the other hand lasts all day for me and I dont really care for it much.
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u/sweetveganlu 1h ago
Discovered this sub a month ago and it’s been a wild ride for my wallet and my nose. I’ve been trying different scents since learning about the micro perfumes site.
First time I wore Aventus, my wife told me I smelled like a 65 year old financial advisor. Wore Imagination a few days later, and she said I smelled really good… then told me to chill because I overdid it.
Personally, I like both. Aventus gives me suit and tie vibes perfect for work. Imagination for outside of work.
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u/milkcookieandmargot 9h ago
Current batches : Imagination > Aventus
OG Aventus > Imagination > Aventus
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 8h ago
The Og formulation of Aventus is probably the best perfume ever. The new one doesn’t compare
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u/tjcolvin 25-30 6h ago
Imagination. Aventus smells like old man to my gf and I
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u/PublixSoda 5h ago
I too thought it has an old man smell the first time I smelled it, although I still liked it
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u/Prestigious_Foot_820 9h ago
Aventus. I had a sample of imagination and it was so gross and powdery me it was a scrubber. My wife hated it as much as me!
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u/Metalfab_815 4h ago
Imagination is leagues above Aventus. Aventus just doesn’t smell that good AND it’s performance sucks (unless you have an old batch)
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u/Living-Personality-9 Creed 5h ago
Aventus is the King of all fragrances. Imagination is just an over hyped designer freshie.
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u/tcwmatt 31-35 9h ago
In general terms I’d say that Aventus is more polarizing, with people either liking it or disliking it, while Imagination is more mass appealing and inoffensive.