expiredwisebrat posted Dec 04, 2023 10:28 AM
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expiredwisebrat posted Dec 04, 2023 10:28 AM
Costco Members: 3.3oz. Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum Fragrance
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These newer batches of Aventus last about 4-5 hours tops, meanwhile the $30-60 clones of it last longer and smell just as good. I'm still mad it performs so poorly for what it costs.
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For starters, the ingredients for the same perfume can vary greatly between countries because countries ban different ingredients. They also tend to be reformulated over time to account for changes in what's banned, what's available, and costs. Even if fragrances could control these factors, cost doesn't equal quality.
There's 128 fl oz in a gallon, and at $250 per 3.3 fl oz Aventus is essentially $10000 per gallon. In 2012 ambergris was valued at $10000 per pound. It's unlikely a gallon of this stuff has a lb of ambergris in it, but I'm sure some people will justify the astronomical cost of designer fragrances.
Long story short, buy what smells good to your nose, and don't buy into hype/marketing.
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Don't worry about getting compliments. People will smell the stink of wanting validation more than whatever you are wearing. It's not bad to be recognized, but it shouldn't be a primary motive.
Don't rely on just one scent. Switch it up. Our noses are meant to detect differences... So having a variety of scents will give your nose a rest and help you appreciate the ones you love more.
Find notes (fragrance components) and scents you enjoy, and research them and find other variations and scents that use them. There's some great stuff online....so much more than what is in a single store.
My faves? Pineward does some amazing scents, as does Anna Zworykina, Meo Fusciuni, L'histoire de Parfums, and Swedoft. Love me some woods, leather, tobacco, and labdanum. Pineward has reasonable prices for sample packs... Very fun to try some great scents. Check them out.
If you want to check clone houses that make good clones of niche fragrances, check out Dua or Alexandria fragrances. Good quality.
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For starters, the ingredients for the same perfume can vary greatly between countries because countries ban different ingredients. They also tend to be reformulated over time to account for changes in what's banned, what's available, and costs. Even if fragrances could control these factors, cost doesn't equal quality.
There's 128 fl oz in a gallon, and at $250 per 3.3 fl oz Aventus is essentially $10000 per gallon. In 2012 ambergris was valued at $10000 per pound. It's unlikely a gallon of this stuff has a lb of ambergris in it, but I'm sure some people will justify the astronomical cost of designer fragrances.
Long story short, buy what smells good to your nose, and don't buy into hype/marketing.
The economics of Aventus are absurd. I don't think anything says more about people's obsession with brand names, and how good Aventus clones actually are, than looking at the price of empty Aventus bottles on eBay - $35-$50 bucks and up - more for bottles marked with the numbers of prized batches.
Don't worry about getting compliments.
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There are far higher quality juice from the other brands. If you really want a high end bottle of aventus juice, can go Nishane Hacivat.
If you are on a budget, you can pick up CDNIM (old batch is best but newer batch once macerated is good too). But go up from 30 to 40 and you have imo best of the bunch Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense. I loved it so much I bought a backup bottle. Lasts 12+ hours easy. great price at 40$ too .
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